The 2012 Volvo Xc70 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 340,812 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 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.
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
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
STEERING
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
TIRES
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints17
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Windshield leaking for about 2 tears got worse and was found to be "loose windshield and mobile" and "hazardous" by technician.”
“Windshield seal leaking at top. This started a few weeks ago, I noticed water drips run down the inside of the windshield in front of the driver. I took a 4-hour trip last week and it rained for 30 minutes, the leak became worst causing me to need to wipe the inside of the windshield. Yesterday, I…”
“While driving, the front passenger door has unlatched and the door opens slightly on at least 5 occasions. This has occurred once when driving on the highway and 4 occasions while driving on city streets. The automatic locking system tries to lock all door and the system signals the door is open.…”
“The steering wheel sticks and hesitates and won't turn. Then it finally does. Sometimes it seems worse when cold. It has happened many times. I have taken it to many dealers and mechanics and they can't figure it out. Just recently pulling out of my driveway, I was using the gas, and it would not…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo xc70. While driving 30 mph and approaching a stop light, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise before she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down a bit, but continued to move forward. The contact…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Volvo Xc70 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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