Worst 2012 Volvo Xc60 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo Xc60.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 | — | — | 80,250 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 1 | — | 61,120 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 39,400 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 47,767 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 61,174 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | 800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 800 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Volvo Xc60
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~960,074 vehicles.
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 over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
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 over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
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 over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
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 VEHICLEÂS UNDERCARRIAGE.
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 GET PULLED, CAUSING IT TO DISCONNECT.
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