The 2012 Volvo XC60 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 343,554 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 this recall is R10029.
STRUCTURE12V1010002012-03-142,742 affected
Defect
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 VEHICLEÂ’S UNDERCARRIAGE.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT…
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,…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.
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 CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
STEERING
3
1injuries
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
ENGINE
2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
WHEELS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
Total complaints56
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 tire.”
“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 of the steering wheel to prevent water from damaging the electrical system. The vehicle was not…”
“The windshield leaks constantly. I'm worried about the windshield blowing out or electrical components being damaged. This seems to be a constant complaint according to internet search. Why hasn't this been addressed as a safety issue and a recall ordered?”
“During rain, water is leaking inside the car from the driver’s side windshield while i’m driving, obstructing my vision.”
“It was explained to me that since the back rear seat in the volvo xc60 seatbelt had a fault that it alerted the srs airbag system. In event of a crash the airbags in my car would not deploy and that the only remedy was to replace the entire seatbelt in the volvo. To prove this point I took my car…”
“It was explained to me that since the back rear seat in the volvo xc60 seatbelt had a fault that it alerted the srs airbag system. In event of a crash the airbags in my car would not deploy and that the only remedy was to replace the entire seatbelt in the volvo. To prove this point I took my car…”
“It was explained to me that since the back rear seat in the volvo xc60 seatbelt had a fault that it alerted the srs airbag system. In event of a crash the airbags in my car would not deploy and that the only remedy was to replace the entire seatbelt in the volvo. To prove this point I took my car…”
“On october 12, 2022 while driving home from the schar cancer center in fairfax, my 2012 volvo xc60 experienced an end of life event. My check engine light came on when I entered my neighborhood. The car began sputtering and the gas pedal was delayed and at times, unresponsive. I was able to make…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Volvo XC60 as of
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