2012 Volvo S60: engine failure

Filed Dec 19, 2023 · Engine · NC

Surpintine belt shredded due to faulty belt tensioner. Shreds of belt wedged between crankshaft timing sprocket on engine causing engine to jump timing while driving down highway and vehicle lost all power and very hard to steer due to all valves in motor bent because of poor design. Definitely a safety concern. Volvo is aware but does nothing. 11,000 dollars to replace engine.

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Engine · NH

On December 1, 2021 I was driving my 2012 Volvo S60 T5, that I purchased 3/2021 with 99,489 miles on it, on the highway and it stalled without warning after almost crashing. There were no warning alerts or check engine light that came on the dashboard and the car had 1,000 miles until the next oil change. After browsing the internet, we realized that the car had a recall because their vehicles were not warning the driver that there was low oil pressure allowing the driver to continue driving until the engine seized (Recall #R29436; the federal safety agency campaign #13V592000). The recall was repaired by Prestige Auto on 1/2014. I contacted Volvo of North America who opened up a case and then had the car towed to Portland Volvo in Scarborough, Maine for an appointment on December 14, 2021. On December 15, 2021 Portland Volvo informed us that the vehicle’s engine was beyond repair because of an unfortunate mechanical failure due to lack of lubrication. Later that evening I received an email from Volvo of NA stating that they would cover $750 of the repairs. I emailed back asking to wait for a quote from Portland Volvo on how much it was going to be to repair the vehicle. On December 16, 2021 I was informed by Portland Volvo that she spoke with the district manager and that a used engine costs between $10-14,000. Volvo of North America has now decided to retract their $750 offer to help because the car is now out of warranty but it was due to a manufacturer's defect. I spoke with Prestige Auto (the dealership who fixed the repair) and was told that if the repair was actually fixed then it would have done its due diligence and alerted the driver that there wasn't any oil pressure. I have also read articles on these kinds of issues and it states that a recall is to be repaired until it fixes the issue, and obviously the issue wasn't fixed the first time. I asked for an appeal, was denied and now Volvo wont respond back to emails or calls.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · VA

My wife and I were driving to BWI airport for a 10:30am flight from Virginia Beach in the Express Lane on I-95N going 75mph when all of a sudden at 8:30am the engine seized and I got a message telling me I would experience "Reduced Engine Performance" as my car puttered to a stop with white smoke pouring out of the exhaust. Prior to this message I had no warnings or messages on my dashboard. I got out of my car to check my oil and it was completely evaporated, so I called AAA. While we are 1 hour into waiting (it is now 9:30am) on the narrow shoulder of two Express Lanes for a tow truck to take our car to a shop at 11:40am and for a Lyft driver to figure out how to get to us, two VDOT employees told us we had to move our car by 11am otherwise the state police will tow us. I managed to call a local tow company who finally arrived by 10:55am, so we had been stranded in an Express Lane watching cars fly by at 85mph for almost 2 and a half hours before we were able to move. After the first shop took a look and told me the engine was damaged and that they couldn't replace it, I had it towed to a Volvo dealership. 5 days and a $375 diagnostic later, they find that the turbocharger has an internal oil leak and that this and the catalytic converter would have to be replaced for $6k. Aside from now being carless 4 hours from the dealership and missing my wife's birthday celebration without refund, I now have a $6,375 bill that I had no way of preventing due to a manufacturing design flaw in 2012 Volvo S60 T5. I SHOULD have been warned of a low oil situation so I could have at least pulled over and properly tended to it. I SHOULD NOT have to be liable for a Volvo design flaw that may involve faulty piston rings that has apparently affected countless others. This incident put both my wife and I in danger on an Express Lane on a very busy highway. Volvo needs to be accountable for this design flaw.

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Engine · 101,000 miles · IL

April b2021. I was driving on the highway and my vehicle stalled . I immediately pulled over and got out the car fearful of my safety I called a tow truck to tow the car. The car was towed to a volvo dealership which refused to diagnose the car. So I got it towed to a certified shop. I was told that two cylinders lost pressure and I need a replacement motor. What? I never received any warning lights , no low oil pressure light. I followed the maintenance schedule. How is this . I've contacted volvo america and am waiting. I find it strange that the volvo that I've been using for the last four years suddenly refused to look at the car. I'm learning that seized engines in this particular make and model is common right around 100,000 miles.

Filed Jan 16, 2021 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

The car displayed a low oil warning, so I checked and the oil was a little low so I added a quart. The light disappeared. The next day, same thing happened, but oil level was full. The light again went out. Later that day, the low oil light came back on, so I pulled over and had the car towed to my house. Decided to change the oil, and saw metal shaving in the filter. I disassembled the engine and metal was everywhere. The culprit was a shattered oil pump, which spewed metal all into the crankshaft and bearings. A quick search online found numerous cases similar to mine, where the engine blew with no type of warning or check engine light. This was caused by a defective oil pump that breaks down and shatters inside the engine block, causing metal to enter the engine and destroy it.

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Engine · 82,000 miles · PA

2012 volvo 60, needs new engine. Volvo states its not worth repairing at 81k miles. Vin # [xxx] this car was purchased certified in 2015 from bill gray volvo, 2897 murrysville road pennsylvania, 15317 I bought a certified 2012 volvo s60 t5, VIN # [xxx] in 2005 from a dealer in pittsburgh, pa, with 17/k. I maintained the car, with all the required service. The car drives runs well, the check engine was on and when I took it for a state inspection, I was told it had internal engine issues: mis-firing, no compression on cylinder # 1 and low compress on #2 cylinder. I was told it's too expensive to repair. It's well under the 100k warranty, with only 82/k miles but over the 5 year warranty period. I was told replacing the engine is not an option because it will cost 13k even a used engine will not work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Engine · 50,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced extreme oil consumption with the oil level warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to baum boulevard automotive 4741 baum blvd, pittsburgh, pa 15213 where the spark plugs and coils were replaced; however, the failure had recurred soon after. The vehicle was then towed to star volvo cars greensburg located at 5200 us-30 b, greensburg, pa 15601 where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was given an estimate of $7,000.00 for the repair, which was still pending. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v592000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Engine · 117,000 miles · FL

The car suffers from high engine consumption, engine oil runs out prior to oil change intervals with no evidence of oil leaks or oil burning). This can cause catastrophic engine failure while driving. The high oil consumption has been documented by the dealer and shared with the manufacturer. Volvo has even issued a technical journal that attributes the cause to faulty piston o-rings. Manufacturer didn't issue a recall and refuses to address the problem. There are several similar cases described in volvo forums and other social media channels, that have not received any cooperation from volvo.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Engine · 155,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo s60. When the engine was started, the low oil pressure indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to have an oil change. Afterwards, the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine · 155,000 miles · VA

Purchased this volvo a few months ago had it for a week and it broke down while idling in my driveway it was towed to volvo of roanoke, va. They told me the idler pulley seized up causing the vehicle to jump time. They replaced the dive belt and put the vehicle back in time and told me the vehicle was good to go. (they charged me $1,000) I dove it for a couple of days and then it broke down again on the interstate and was towed back to the same dealer. I was informed this time that the motor needed to be replaced and gave me no explanation as to why. (they said they would put a used engine in with 130k miles for $10,000) I had the vehicle towed to an independently owned volvo repair shop to have them check it over. They also agree that the engine needs to be replaced and said that the valves are bent.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo s60. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the engine seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v592000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · CA

Car did not indicate low oil pressure at any time. Engine seized and stalled on freeway creating driving hazzard. Car was in motion at approx. 65 mpl, started shaking as if a tire had blown. Car started to smell like buned oil, stalled and would not restart. The only alert that came on was the low battery icon after the motor seized.