2012 Volvo XC70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Volvo XC70, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Volvo XC70
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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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…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Volvo XC70 have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,912 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Windshield leaking for about 2 tears got worse and was found to be "loose windshield and mobile" and "hazardous" by technician.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2022 · Visibility
“Windshield seal leaking at top. This started a few weeks ago, I noticed water drips run down the inside of the windshield in front of the driver. I took a 4-hour trip last week and it rained for 30 mi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2021 · Visibility/wiper
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Volvo XC70 (XC70 AWD, XC70 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
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| 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 XC70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 66 |
| 2002 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 35 |
| 2003 Volvo XC70 | 4 | 24 |
| 2004 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 101 |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 27 |
| 2006 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 18 |
| 2007 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Volvo XC70 | 8 | 39 |
| 2009 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2010 Volvo XC70 | 5 | 15 |
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 3 | 15 |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 14 |
| 2013 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 8 |
| 2014 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo XC70 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2012 Volvo XC70
How do I know if my 2012 Volvo XC70 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Volvo XC70; 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
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 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.