2012 VOLVO XC60 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 VOLVO XC60 has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report tire deterioration issues, including ozone cracking and sidewall failure after moderate mileage. The complaint involves tires purchased in 2022 showing severe weathering by 2025 with visible cord exposure.
Common Issues
- Tire degradation. Ozone and weather cracking developed on all four tires within three years and 17,500 miles. Sidewalls near the rim failed with cords exposed on one tire.
The vehicle has five recalls affecting various systems including body structure, electrical wiring, and seat belts. These defects involve safety risks primarily related to fuel leakage, airbag deployment, and seatbelt functionality.
Recalls
- Underbody coating (12V101000). Affects 2,742 vehicles. Excessive or incorrect underbody coating can create rigid formations that may penetrate fuel lines, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and remove coating or replace damaged fuel lines. Recall started April 25, 2012.
- Seat wire harness (12V075000). Affects 32,552 vehicles. Improperly attached wiring under front seats can disconnect when seats move, potentially causing airbags and lap belt pretensioners to malfunction in a crash. Dealers inspect and secure harnesses at no charge. Recall began April 12, 2012.
- Front seat belt anchor cable (20V378000). Affects 308,260 vehicles. Steel cables in front seat belts may fatigue, preventing proper occupant restraint during crashes. Dealers will replace the cables. Owners were notified starting December 10, 2020.
- Additional seat belt recalls. These involve vehicles overlapping with XC60 but specific NHTSA campnos or details were not separately provided.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal avenues may be available to address persistent safety defects or serious performance failures.
2012 VOLVO XC60 Summary
2012
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
343554
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 VOLVO XC60
308260 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
2012 VOLVO XC60
32552 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
2012 VOLVO XC60
2742 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
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¬ÃS UNDERCARRIAGE.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE UNDERBODY COATING MAY PENETRATE THE FUELS LINES AND CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Complaints
2012 VOLVO XC60
ID: 2107698TIRES
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.