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Service bulletins for the 2012 Volvo S60

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

268 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
TJ20803-17-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
SMB00-006-2018-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes.
TJ33524-1-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
ST-231-2019-02-12019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
PB77-006-2019-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB00-013-2019-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and attached to the affected Vehicle Report. (External sources: Authority, Insurance companies, Rental companies, etc)
TJ29871-3-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Engine 62 : High oil consumption REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 29871 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2015 02 05 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2100 Engine Page 1 of 14 Attachment File Name File Size Attachment TJ 29871 . pdf 2.5818 MB Oil specifications_US_MY12_150122 . pdf 0.0597 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 134 62 B5254T5 2012 - 2012 22 0017819 - 0170117 201046 - 201219 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98547 - 2 Piston ring replacement DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes ? Right first time in Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . © 2015 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 29871 Text DESCRIPTION : Customer may experience ? Low oil pressure light ? coming on . No external leakage . High engine oil consumption may occur . PRODUCT MODIFICATION : This engine type was replaced by engine 61 on MY 2013 . VEHICLE REPORT : Please follow the general TIE Reporting guidelines available in the TIE system under ? Instructions ? . If the symptom is not remedied by using this TJ , submit a Vehicle Report . When submitting a Vehicle Report for a condition described in this TJ , use concern area ? Vehicle Report and sub concern area ? Support Needed ? with function group 2100 . SERVICE : Replace piston ring kit and attach engine oil sticker according to attached instruction . Change engine oil to fully synthetic engine oil , viscosity SAE 5W - 30 , quality ACEA A5 / B5 . This will be the requirement for the rest of the life of this vehicle . Attach
TJ27316-7-2-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Journal TITLE : Keyless Drive receiver issues ( short remote control range , key messages ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 27316 - PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 03 13 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3669 Miscellaneous Page 1 of 6 Attachment File Name File Size External_Antennas.jpg 0.0554 MB Keyless_Remote_Receiver.jpg 0.0316 MB Keyless_Remote_Receiver_2 . jpg 0.0269 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 134 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 135 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 136 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 156 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description XM Alarm / Other alarm problems VZ Locking / unlocking / Other central locking problems IV Text window and warning symbol / Text message XI Remote control / Does not work 3T Doors / Hard to open / From the outside 1K Tailgate / trunk lid / Automatic opening / closing does not work ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . © 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 27316 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Control Module Code Fault Type KVM U201F13 Intermittent Text KVM = Keyless Vehicle Module RKE = Remote Keyless Entry TRX = Transmitter Receiver DESCRIPTION : This journal contains additional fault tracing information for issues with the Keyless Drive function . P3 vehicles with Keyless Drive may experience intermittent or permanent problems with the receiver causing one or more of the following symptoms : 1 . Short range when using the remote control buttons ; the customer needs to be very close to the vehicle instead of the normal range of up to 20 meters ( 60 ' ) . 2 . ? Car Key Not Found ? message during failed start attempt . 3 . ? Key Removed From Car ? message when the car i
TJ33250-4-0-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system, and can be identified with VDN code RE03. *If symptom is confirmed and the car is equipped with 16" and 16.5" FNR front brake system (VDN code RE03) then replace brake dust shield PN 32217664 on the right side. Note: Do not replace the left side dust shield. Note: Also replace brake pads and if front brake disk been damaged by scoring marks, then also replace the right side brake disk.
TJ31543-4-5-20182019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
SMB00-006-2018-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes.
SPJ33554-1-0-2012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This is a Service Product Journal: Software Purchase Failed - General error occured - VDS / SPA / CMA cars. Download software fix
SMB00-437-2019-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
TJ21965-5-0-20192019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
ST-002-2018-08-12019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-227-2018-08-12019-04-01. Service bulletin. TIRES; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
TJ34013-1-2-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ25872-11-1-2012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Technical Journal TITLE : Sensus ICM Display Black and DTC CEM - U015600 Set REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 25872 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 09 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3919 Miscellaneous Page 1 of 2 Attachment Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2012 - 9999 0151001 - 9999999 201120 - 999952 134 2011 - 9999 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999952 136 2012 - 9999 0118001 - 9999999 201120 - 999952 156 2011 - 9999 0175379 - 9999999 201046 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description DO Audio other / Audio unit ( complete ) does not work FC Audio other / Other audio problems XD Audio other / Audio unit display does not work DP Radio / Does not work IM Video other / Front screen , poor image quality / no image DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Control Module Code Fault Type CEM U015600 Permanent ? Fixed Right ? First Time ? Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document . Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing a minimum of 50 % wastepaper and 10 % post - consumer waste . © 2012 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA , LLC Technical Journal 25872 Text CSC = Customer Symptom Code ICM = Infotainment Control Module CCM = Climate Control Module DIM = Driver information Module CEM = Central Electronics Module DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code If using a printed copy of this document always check for the latest online version . This document supersedes the previous one dated 2012 - 02 - 15 . Changes to this document are : - - Description of root cause and updated part - - Vehicle reports are no longer needed for all cases - - Service procedure if concern occurs with intermittent DTC DESCRIPTION : The Sensus ICM display may be completely black at start - up . No backlight or climate information present . No sound or functionality from the Sensus Infotainment system . DTC U015600 is
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
TJ33524-1-0-20182019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Technical Journal: Unusual noise while driving from sealing ring. check first if the sealing ring is displaced, if so, proceed with replacement of the sealing ring
ST-231-2019-02-12019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools

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