The service and repair manual for the 2012 Volvo S60 — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I5 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L I6 — 180 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I5 — 154 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Kinetic Sedan 4-Door · Addition Sedan 4-Door · T6 R-Design Sedan 4-Door · T5 Sedan 4-Door · Evolution Sedan 4-Door · T6 Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 162 complaints · 100 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 S60 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 146
- Engine Performance 3,271
- Accessories & Equipment 6,595
- General Information 2,164
- Body & Frame 2,570
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 910
- Brakes 480
- Maintenance 47
- Collision 53
- Restraints 781
- Drivelines & Axles 362
- Steering 515
- Electrical 1,273
- Suspension 564
- Engine Mechanical 2,526
- Transmission 1,097
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 S60
- Seat Belts — front · 20V378000An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Electrical System — wiring · 12V075000In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, in.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 19V849000A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk o.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 13V592000Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle u.
- Equipment — other › labels · 11V508000A misprinted label could lead to improper tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, incre.
- Structure — body · 12V101000If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuels lines and cause fuel leakage.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 11V311000If a vehicle exhibits this condition, the fuel line quick connector may detach and the engine may st.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 11V303000Under certain driving conditions, there may be engine hesitation and possible engine stall even thou.
Owners have filed 162 complaints and Volvo has issued 100 technical service bulletins for the 2012 S60. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 S60 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 S60?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I5 across the Kinetic Sedan 4-Door, Addition Sedan 4-Door, T6 R-Design Sedan 4-Door, T5 Sedan 4-Door, Evolution Sedan 4-Door, T6 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 2012 S60 problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 S60, covering seat belts, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 2012 S60 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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