2012 Volvo C30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Volvo C30, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Volvo C30. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Volvo C30 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,472 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On Jan. 8, 2026, and February 10, 2026, while driving on I-75 and 1-10 at approximately 70 miles an hour, my passenger door lock disengaged multiple times ---it came open -- while was driving on the h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The top corners of the windshield have come loose from the seal. The risk is losing a windshield at highway speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who referred us to a body shop. The vehicle w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 27, 2023 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Volvo C30 (C30 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volvo C30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo C30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo C30 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Volvo C30 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 Volvo C30 | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 Volvo C30 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 Volvo C30 | 1 | 14 |
| 2012 Volvo C30 | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 Volvo C30 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2012 Volvo C30
How do I know if my 2012 Volvo C30 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.