2012 Volvo XC60 problems: recalls, complaints and whether this is a year to avoid
The 2012 Volvo XC60 has 46 owner complaints on record with NHTSA, which ranks it 1 of 2 Volvo XC60 model years by complaint volume. That is the highest of any year in the run — the 2016 car has 38. 3 recall entries cover this year.
Which recalls cover the 2012?
Seat Belts
The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the…
Free 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 at 1-800-458-1552.
Electrical System
In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats May have not been attached properly to the seat frame.
Free 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 12, 2012.
Structure
An incorrect mixture Of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicles undercarriage.
Free remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle undercarriage, and if excessive underbody coating is found in the fuel line area, it will be removed. If the inspection reveals that the fuel lines are damaged, they will be replaced.
Take the campaign number to any franchised Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free with no mileage or ownership limit, and they follow the car rather than the owner, so a used 2012 with an unrepaired campaign is a free repair you can claim. How recalls work.
Recall text is abridged from the NHTSA record. Search the campaign number at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the full notice and affected VIN ranges.
What do owners report on the Volvo XC60?
Across every Volvo XC60 year, not the 2012 alone — NHTSA does not split component totals by model year.
- Visibility/Wiper — 19 reports
- Engine — 16 reports
- Unknown or Other — 11 reports
- Electrical System — 6 reports
Which other Volvo XC60 years should you compare?
2016 Volvo XC60 → · All Volvo XC60 years
If you are deciding between years, the Volvo XC60 page carries the full run with the component breakdown. Before money changes hands, run the VIN for open recalls and read the inspection checklist — ten minutes in the seller’s driveway finds most of what matters.
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