Recalls ·2012 Volvo Xc70 AWD

2012 Volvo Xc70 AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Volvo Xc70 AWD; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — front. Owners filed 14 complaints, most often about visibility/wiper. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints14

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Recalls (2)

Seat belts — FrontCampaign 20V378000 · 30 Jun 2020

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.

Risk: 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.

Electrical system — WiringCampaign 12V075000 · 28 Feb 2012

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 14 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Visibility/wiper5 · 36%
Structure3 · 21%
Unknown or other2 · 14%
Steering2 · 14%
Seat belts1 · 7%
Wheels1 · 7%
Tires1 · 7%
Visibility1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo xc70. While the contact was driving in the rain, water was entering the vehicle. The contact discovered the windscreen failed and caused the front windshield to become unsecured. The vehicle was taken to volvo of monterey in seaside, ca where it was diagnosed that the window seal was…

Structure · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Seat belt won't release consistently. Pressing the release button in feels "mushy" and there is no release click. I had the release replaced, but same issue. Later models (2014) worked crisply. I asked if they could install a later model release in my car, but told that is "illegal". Worried i might have trouble…

Seat belts · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The seal for the windshield has failed along the top passenger side. From the inside of the vehicle, one can push the windshield enough to see a gap. Water enters when raining; i believe this is also a safety issue is the seal completely fails. It started at about 55 months after delivery and 24,000 miles.

Unknown or other · Oct 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

I noticed water intrusion while via the top driver side edge of the windshield during a heavy rain. At stop and upon investigation i noticed when applying pressure to the underside of the windshield the windshield was separating from the frame along the top of the windshield. In discussing this problem with a auto…

Structure · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.