2012 Volvo XC60 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Volvo XC60, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Volvo XC60
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Seat belts: front
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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue…
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. Volvo's number for…
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Body (structure)
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60 and xc60 passenger vehicles. An incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicles undercarriage.
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.…
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Electrical system: wiring
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 properly to the seat frame. As a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may…
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. Owners may contact volvo…
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Volvo XC60 have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,354 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Four tires purchased June 2022. As of July 2025 with 17,500 miles on the tires there is ozone/weather cracking on the entire tire and the sidewall near the rim is failing with the cord visible on one”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2025 · Tires
“The contact owns a 2012 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while it was raining, water seeped through the driver's side front windshield and onto the steering wheel. The contact placed a towel on top”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2024 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Volvo XC60 (XC60 AWD, XC60 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volvo XC60 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC60 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 7 | 56 |
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 36 |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 46 |
| 2013 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 66 |
| 2014 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 47 |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 38 |
| 2017 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 16 |
| 2018 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 36 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 8 | 36 |
| 2020 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 22 |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 49 |
| 2022 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 74 |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 54 |
| 2024 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2012 Volvo XC60
How do I know if my 2012 Volvo XC60 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Volvo XC60; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 12V075000).
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.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
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.