2012 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Volvo Xc60.

20112013
Complaints
56
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2012 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#119 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:80,250 mi
#29 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:61,120 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo Xc60.

VISIBILITY/WIPER
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,250
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
61,120
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,400
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,767
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,000
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,174
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,500
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,000
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
800
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
800
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,000

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Recalls for 2012 Volvo Xc60

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~960,074 vehicles.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

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.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

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.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

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.

12V101000STRUCTURE:BODY
~2,742 affected

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 VEHICLE’S UNDERCARRIAGE.

12V075000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~32,552 affected

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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