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2012 Volvo XC60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 XC60.

Body SUV

The 2012 Volvo XC60 is a sport utility vehicle that calls for 7.2 qt of engine oil, with acceptable viscosities of 0W‑30, 0W‑40, or 5W‑30 API. Owners logged 46 complaints for this model year, the most frequent issue falling in the Visibility/Wiper category, and the vehicle was subject to three recalls. Compared with the 2009‑2017 XC60 complaint range—peaking at 66 in 2013 and bottoming at 14 in 2017—the 2012 figure places it in the middle of the reliability spectrum for the generation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 30750013. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	30750013
Engine air filter	30745344
Battery	30772211 alt 30772236
Front wiper blades	32341318
Thermostat	30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter	31390880 alt 31449209

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	109.1 in
Curb weight	4127 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XC60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.6–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2022 Recharge T8 Inscription Extended Range

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.50 sec	15.00 sec	281 hp	AWD
2010	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	281 hp	AWD
2010	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.80 sec	15.20 sec	281 hp	AWD
2010	T6 3.0L Turbo I-6	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	281 hp	AWD
2015	T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.10 sec	14.60 sec	302 hp	FWD
2015	T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	302 hp	FWD
2016	T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	302 hp	AWD
2016	T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4	6.40 sec	14.80 sec	302 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil, USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Differential Gear Oil	USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.70-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	92
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Pressure Test	22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	68 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	70 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.133 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection) · Underbody (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2012 the 2012 Volvo XC60 generated 46 complaints, 3 federal recalls and 254 technical service bulletins. That complaint count exceeds the 36 reported for 2011 but remains below the 66 reported for 2013, while recalls are comparable to the 4 in 2011 and fewer than the 3 in 2013. The dominant complaint categories were Visibility/Wiper (18) and Unknown Or Other (6), with only 2 crash‑related complaints and none involving fire. Compared with the surrounding years, the 2012 model sits in a mid‑range segment of complaint volume after a peak in 2010 and before another rise in 2013. Thus, the 2012 XC60 represents a moderate risk and can be a reasonable purchase provided the noted visibility and wiper concerns have been remedied.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

254

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’09 ’10 ’11’12’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 46 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper18

Unknown Or Other6

Visibility3

Structure3

Tires2

Electrical System2

Engine2

Wheels2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

12V075000Electrical System:WiringReported 28/02/2012

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. IN THESE VEHICLES, THE WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED… Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, SECURE THE SEAT WIRE HARNESS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 254 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 30750013 Engine air filter 30745344 Battery 30772211 Front wiper blades 32341318

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 XC60 take?

7.2 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 XC60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.