2012 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (19), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical System (4).
Key takeaways
- 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 19 | 41% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% |
| Structure | 4 | 9% |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% |
| Seats | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2025-07-09
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.
Visibility - filed 2024-05-31
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 diagnosed or repaired b...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2024-01-20
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?
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.