- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Volvo V70 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Volvo V70 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2020 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical V70 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Volvo V70 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Volvo V70 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo V70: every year compared
All V70 years2012 Volvo V70 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo V70 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 121 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 23 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo C30 | 10 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 8 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo VNL | 5 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo VT | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Volvo V70
Does the 2012 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Volvo V70: front (June 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Volvo V70 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Volvo V70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo V70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo V70 years have the most complaints?
2001 (221), 1999 (169), 2002 (106). See every Volvo V70 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Volvo V70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data