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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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YV1622FS5C2••••••2012 Volvo S60
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Volvo S60 build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
117on the model
19builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 11Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2023
Discovered that my engine is burning oil. There was no warning from my vehicle or from Volvo (during regular maintenance) that this was happening. It was just sudden that the check engine light went on and I checked the oil and found that it was basically empty. Volvo confirmed…
Electrical SystemJun 2023
On June 2, 2023 I went to start my car and the engine would not turn over. The dashboard displayed a number of warning lights and messages (DSTC Service Required, SRS Airbag Service Urgent, Transmission Service Required, Coolant System Service Required). When the tow truck…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2021
I was driving on my way back home. When my car started to knock. As I was slowing down to pull over. My oil pressure light came on. Granted, the reason was unknown. I had just recently checked the oil level. I got out to check the dipstick to find smoke coming out where the…
Seat BeltsJun 2020
The contact owns a 2012 volvo s60. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V378000 (seat belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
StructureApr 2020
Significant issues with exterior body paint, complained to volvo and showed it to dealer as per their advise, dealer agreed that this should not be there with limited miles and mainly local driving with this car. Scratches all over the body and this was there with in 4 years of…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN YV1622FS5C2048251 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.