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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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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
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)
TJ29871-3-0-20192019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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
SMB00-437-2019-02019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
TJ21965-5-0-20192019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
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.
TJ26745.13.1-2012019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Effective immediately, all 12V batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (BT3300). The VIDA test is still available but no longer required. For battery replacements under warranty, the code generated by the BT3300 must be manually copied into the repair order text. It must also be printed and attached to the hard copy of the repair order.
TJ27989.6.1-20192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Parking assist camera ( PAC ) , flickering video signal in display REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 27989 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2013 08 14 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3871 Parking Assistance Page 1 of 2 ? Right first time in Time ? Attachment File Name File Size TJ 27989 . WMV 0.6697 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 134 6 2011 - 9999 0000001 - 0999999 201020 - 999952 156 6 2011 - 9999 0084237 - 0999999 200920 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description 2X Park assist camera / Does not work DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : It may happen that the video signal in media display is flickering while using the Parking Assist Camera ( PAC ) - See the attached video TJ 27989 . WMV for a description of this symptom . The problem seems to be related to the cable harness to PAC module and possible interference from other wires in the same cable harness . Installing a new cable harness besides the factory fitted cable harness seems to eliminate the symptom . 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 27989 PRODUCT MODIFICATION : Under investigation . MATERIAL RETURN : Not required at this time . VEHICLE REPORT : Only if there is a repeat repair . Use concern area ? Vehicle Report ? , sub concern area ? Support not Needed , ? and Function Group 3871 SERVICE : Install the accessory cable harness to the PAC unit , PN 30756316 . It is not necessary to remove the factory - fitted cable that is wrapped in the wire harness . The replacement cable can be tie - strapped to the factory harness . VOLVO STANDARD TIM
TJ17076.11.0-2012019-03-25. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 10 11 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 3521 Headlamp , complete Page 1 of 24 Attachment File Name File Size S80 - V70 - XC70 . pdf 0.5641 MB S60 - XC60 . pdf 0.5868 MB C30 - S40 - V50 - C70 . pdf 0.4175 MB XC90 . pdf 0.6020 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 124 2007 - 9999 0000850 - 9999999 200605 - 999952 134 2011 - 9999 0000194 - 9999999 201020 - 999952 135 2008 - 2010 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 136 2008 - 9999 0000400 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 156 2010 - 9999 0000395 - 9999999 200720 - 999952 275 2003 - 9999 0000690 - 9999999 200232 - 999952 533 2007 - 9999 0000261 - 9999999 200637 - 999952 542 2006 - 9999 0000590 - 0999999 200549 - 999952 544 2004 - 2010 0000295 - 0999999 200339 - 999952 545 2004 - 2010 0000133 - 0999999 200347 - 999952 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description W4 Headlights / Moisture / mist on inside of lens WG Headlights / Lens broken / chipped / cracked / distorted ? 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 17076 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text CSC = Customer Symptom Code DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code Note ! If using a printed copy of this Retailer Technical Journal , first check for the latest online version . DESCRIPTION : The headlamp assembly may have condensation caused by moisture inside of lens . Some condensation is normal and not considered a defect . Automotive lamps are designed as an open system and atmospheric humidity can enter the lamp and also exit . The moisture disappears over a time period through the air v
TJ31543-4-62018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
SMB00-0712018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines.
TJ30967-2-02018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and destroy protective layers. Service:Polishing with non-abrasive wax is allowed if pH value is within pH 3.5 and pH 11.5.
TJ30967-2-12018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, see attached pictures. Using chrome or metal polish on anodized aluminium parts, such as side door, quarter glass trim moulding and roof rails, is not recommended as it can discolour the part and destroy protective layers. Service:Polishing with non-abrasive wax is allowed if pH value is within pH 3.5 and pH 11.5.
ST0022018-12-03. 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
TJ330572018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a Technical Journal: Configuration Test Software
TJ208032018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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
TJ332502018-11-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.
TJ321692018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service. Install parts kit.

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