2012 Volvo S60 Technical Service Bulletins

268 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volvo S60. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10075704Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Engine. Volvo has identified that upgrading the oil specification to ACEA A5/B5 Full Synthetic will help reduce carbon build up in the engine, and better align with the oil specification used in newer Volvo’s. The corrective action is to install an engine oil specification decal in the engine compartment, and update the Owners and Warranty Manuals per Tech Journal TJ 31443.
• 10075257Mar 22, 2016Engine. Service Campaign S29650: Engine Oil Specification Upgrade Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada Limited (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Campaign S29650 for model year 2012 S60 vehicles with engine code 62. Volvo has identified that upgrading the oil specification to ACEA A5/B5 Full Synthetic will help reduce carbon build up in the engine, and better align with the oil…
• 10056402Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. On some vehicles, the pop up message, gps update (global positioning system) is causing the sensus connected touch (sct) to be unusable and sct firmware needs to be upgraded. Model 2011-2015 s60, xc60, v60, s80, xc70.
• 10056174Aug 6, 2014Steering, Wheels. Volvo: on some vehicles, the steering knuckle would have wheel hub displaced and would to replace wheel hub.
• 10051584Mar 4, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Volvo: no or intermittent unlocking function from door handles (s60 w/ keyless drive). Replace the connetor on the affected door (s) according to the attachment w/ extension cables. *js updated 4/22/14.
• 10054148Dec 19, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Volvo: the video signal would flicker, in media display, when using parking assist camera and cable harness to pac unit and interference from other wires, may also be cause of problem. Models 2010-2014 xc60, s60.
• 10053205Jul 30, 2013Brakes. Volvo: required retraction of rear caliper brake pistons, during maintenance service/replacing, on certain vehicles, to rear brake pads. Models 2008-9999 124 (s80), 135 (v70), 136 (xc70) and 2010-9999 156 (xc60) and 2011-9999 134 (s60).
• 10052414Jun 21, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Volvo: on some vehicles, due to inconsistent paint thickness on outside door handle, the keyless entry/locking system may not work correctly, because of the poor reception for sensor. Models 2012 s60.
• 10052107May 7, 2013Brakes. Volvo: retract brake caliper pistons to service position after replacement of rear brake pads and/or rotors equipped with electrically operated parking brake, as required, using vida command. Models 2008-9999 -124, 134, 135, 136, 156.
• 10047942Nov 28, 2012Suspension. Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. Models 2007-2013 s80, s60, v70, xc70, xc60.
• 10045348Aug 2, 2012Equipment. Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. When a/c system is operational, there would be a grinding or growling type of noise due to an incorrect adjustment specification of the thermal expansion valve (txv).
• 10032914Jun 11, 2012Electrical system. Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. This technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12.
• 10043564May 25, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo: when shifting from 5th to 4th gear, with automatic transmission, vehicle feels like it is jerking or harsh shifting. *pe updated 6/4/12.
• 10044254May 17, 2012Exterior lighting. Volvo: headlamp, abnormal moisture/water leakage.
• 10044088May 11, 2012Steering. Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. Parts bulletins. Reference smb64-252 and tj26218. Volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js updated on 5/10/12. *js updated 5/30/12.
• 10037534Apr 23, 2012Brakes. Volvo: there may an unexpected brake intervention with the auto brake light on. *rm including model xc60 model year 2012. Updated 5/10/2012.
• 10044082Apr 19, 2012Steering. Volvo: volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering (ehpas) pump, may absorb water and expose the pump housing to moisture. Over a long period of time this could negatively affect the operation of the power steering pump and or engine performance. Including model xc60 model year 2012.
• 10044146Apr 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol.

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