Volvo S60 2012
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2012.

- Clase
- Auto compacto
- Carrocerías
- 4 Dr Sedan T5 FWD, 4 Dr Sedan T6 AWD/R-Design
- Motores
- 2.5L 5 cil. turbo, 3.0L 6 cil. turbo
- Tracción
- Tracción delantera, Tracción total (AWD)
- Combustible
- Gasolina regular
- MPG (mejor)
- 23 combinadas · 20 ciudad / 30 carretera
- Largo
- 182.3 in
- Peso en vacío
- 3,547–3,772 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- Sin calificar
- Retiros
- 8 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Tracción total / 4x4 disponible
A tener en cuenta
- Muchas quejas de propietarios106 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 21 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de motor.
- 8 retirosMás que modelos similares (unos 2). Confirma las reparaciones con el VIN.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 19 modelos similares 2012; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Volvo S60 2012 es un auto compacto disponible con 2 motores (2.5L 5 cil. turbo y 3.0L 6 cil. turbo), con tracción delantera y tracción total (AWD).
Mide unas 182 pulgadas de largo y 74 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 109 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 3,547 lb (4 Dr Sedan T5 FWD).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 23 MPG combinadas (20 en ciudad / 30 en carretera), un 10 % peor que el promedio de su clase (auto compacto, 2012: 25.6 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,900 al año en combustible.
La NHTSA no ha publicado una calificación general de 5 estrellas para este año modelo.
Tiene 8 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 106 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de motor.
Novedades del 2012
- Motor nuevo: 2.5L 5 cil. turbo
- Mejor consumo combinado sube de 21 a 23 MPG
- La versión más ligera pesa 225 lb menos
Comparado con 2011; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el S60 2011 →
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr Sedan T5 FWD | 182.3 in | 73.6 in | 58.3 in | 109.4 in | 61.8 / 61.4 in | 3,547 lb | 62/38 |
| 4 Dr Sedan T6 AWD/R-Design | 182.3 in | 73.6 in | 58.3 in | 109.4 in | 61.8 / 61.4 in | 3,772 lb | 62/38 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 FWD | 2.5L 5 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 20 / 30 / 23 | -10% | $2,900 | 386 |
| S60 AWD | 3.0L 6 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción total (AWD) | 18 / 26 / 21 | -18% | $3,200 | 423 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2012 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Volvo S60 2012.
Auto compacto similares 2012
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 2012 (este auto) | 23 MPG | Sin calificar | 8 |
| BMW 3 Series 2012 | 27 MPG | Sin calificar | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 | 23 MPG | Sin calificar | 0 |
| Lexus IS 2012 | 24 MPG | Sin calificar | 5 |
| Audi A4 2012 | 25 MPG | Sin calificar | 0 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 | 25 MPG | Sin calificar | 0 |
| Audi A5 2012 | 25 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
Retiros (8)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Cinturones de seguridad › Front · 30 jun 2020
Campaña NHTSA 20V378000 · 308,260 vehículos
- Problema
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Riesgo
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Solución
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Cerraduras y seguros › Doors › Latch · 26 nov 2019
Campaña NHTSA 19V849000 · 144,937 vehículos
- Problema
- Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Riesgo
- A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Solución
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
Motor y refrigeración › Motor · 22 nov 2013
Campaña NHTSA 13V592000 · 30,929 vehículos
- Problema
- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S60 vehicles manufactured June 22, 2010, through May 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder B5254T5 (VIN code 62) engines. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation.
- Riesgo
- Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R29436.
Estructura › Carrocería · 14 mar 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V101000 · 2,742 vehículos
- Problema
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 AND XC60 PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MIXTURE OF UNDERBODY COATING AND OVER-APPLICATION CAN RESULT IN RIGID, ICICLE-LIKE AREAS HANGING FROM VEHICLEÂS UNDERCARRIAGE.
- Riesgo
- IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Solución
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNDERCARRIAGE, AND IF EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY COATING IS FOUND IN THE FUEL LINE AREA, IT WILL BE REMOVED. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS THAT THE FUEL LINES ARE DAMAGED, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552.
Sistema eléctrico › Wiring · 28 feb 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V075000 · 32,552 vehículos
- Problema
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PROPERLY TO THE SEAT FRAME. AS A RESULT, WHEN THE SEATS ARE MOVED TO ADJUST THE SEATING POSITION, THE WIRE HARNESS MAY GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.
- Riesgo
- IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.
- Solución
- VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Equipamiento › Other › Labels · 18 oct 2011
Campaña NHTSA 11V508000 · 20,611 vehículos
- Problema
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
- Riesgo
- A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Solución
- VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Combustible (gasolina) › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 6 jun 2011
Campaña NHTSA 11V311000 · 448 vehículos
- Problema
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2011. THE MALE PART OF THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR END SHAPE WAS PRODUCED WITH DIMENSIONS OUT OF SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESSIVE ASSEMBLY FORCE ON THE FEMALE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING FUNCTION MAY NOT BE ENGAGED.
- Riesgo
- IF A VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DETACH AND THE ENGINE MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL AND LEAKAGE. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Solución
- VOLVO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Combustible (gasolina) › Delivery › Fuel Pump · 1 jun 2011
Campaña NHTSA 11V303000 · 8,179 vehículos
- Problema
- VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2010, THROUGH MAY 5, 2011. THE SOFTWARE FOR THE FUEL PUMP UNITS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH ALL FUEL PUMPS AND COMPONENTS RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT FUEL TRANSFER IN THE PUMP UNIT.
- Riesgo
- UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THERE MAY BE ENGINE HESITATION AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES UP TO 1/4 OF THE FUEL IS LEFT IN THE TANK. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Solución
- VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
No todos los S60 2012 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Volvo S60 2012 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Motor — 60 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Sistema eléctrico — 12 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Cinturones de seguridad — 8 reportes de propietarios. Confirma que la luz de advertencia de las bolsas de aire se apague al arrancar y que cualquier retiro de bolsas de aire esté reparado.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 81,300 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Volvo S60 2012. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del S60
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 2025 | 31 | 188.2 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 0 |
| S60 2024 | 31 | 188.2 in | Sin calificar | 4 | 22 |
| S60 2023 | 31 | 188.2 in | Sin calificar | 7 | 3 |
| S60 2022 | 31 | 187.4 in | Sin calificar | 4 | 15 |
| S60 2021 | 30 | 187.4 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 8 |
| S60 2020 | 30 | 187.4 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 12 |
| S60 2019 | 31 | 187.4 in | Sin calificar | 5 | 25 |
| S60 2018 | 29 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 4 |
| S60 2017 | 29 | 182.7 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 18 |
| S60 2016 | 30 | 182.7 in | Sin calificar | 4 | 29 |
| S60 2015 | 29 | 182.3 in | Sin calificar | 2 | 60 |
| S60 2014 | 24 | 182.3 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 21 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Volvo. Cómo lo calculamos →