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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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SMB00-006-2018-02019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Software Installation Policy changes.
PB77-017-2018-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
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.
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
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.
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.
SMB00-006C-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Software Installation Policy changes - Canada
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
PB77-006-2019-022019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
PB00-013-2019-022019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-20192019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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)
SMB88-001A-2018-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB00-354-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the Repair Order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all repair types, i.e., Warranty, Customer Pay, and Internal.
SMB00-288-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP) is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and parameters and assisting retailers in focusing on individual processes and procedures, all retailers are provided with adequate tools to help achieve the ultimate goal of qualifying for self authorization status.
SMB00-325-2017-02018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2013 02 15 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 1 Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re - mails to vehicle owners when necessary . Listed below are the latest notification re - mails . Please refer to SMB 00 - 323 and SMB 00 - 323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE . FEBRUARY RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Service Campaign 236 Washer Reservoir Sensor Canada ? 295 Recall 129 Brake Vacuum Pump U.S . ? 3,430 Recall 245 Replace Fuel Lines U.S . ? 48 MARCH RE - MAILS Action Description # of Re - Mails Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose U.S . ? 1,367 Recall 246 Inspect P / S Return Hose Canada ? 95 Recall 251 Inspect Underbody Coating Canada ? 54 Recall 255 TCM Software Upgrade U.S . ? 499 Recall 256 TPMS Warning Message U.S . ? 123 Please be prepared to accommodate vehicle owners that may contact you regarding these actions . ? 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
SMB00-337-2017-12018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Workshop Systems Requirements and Guidelines VIDA in 2015 , Peer - to - Peer Infrastructure GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada 00 337 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : YEAR MONTH DAY SERVICE SERVICE WARRANTY 2015 01 19 MANAGER WRITER ADMINISTRATOR Service Personnel : Read and initial Page 1 of 17 ? 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 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 2 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 3 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 4 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 5 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 6 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 7 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 8 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 9 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 10 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 11 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 12 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 13 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 14 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 15 of 17 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 Page 16 of 17 2015 - 01 - 19 Service Manager Bulletin 00 - 337 2015 - 01 - 19 Page 17 of 17
ST-001-2017-10-02018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or diagnostics cannot be completed properly without them.

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