2012 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
7/100
#14 most-complained of 15 V60 years
The 2012 Volvo V60 has 0 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with a complaint index of 7, ranking 14th out of 15 model years for reported problems. This makes it one of the better years for this model based on NHTSA data.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2012 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2012 Volvo V60 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
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.
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.
- NHTSA 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Structure & Body144,937 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
2012 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2012 Volvo V60 and a complaint index of 7, ranking 14th out of 15 model years. This is among the lowest complaint levels for the V60.
- Does the 2012 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Volvo V60, covering seat belt anchor cables and door latches that may break and become difficult to latch.
- What year Volvo V60 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 Volvo V60 model years carry an Avoid verdict, with complaint indexes of 100, 86, 79, and 93 respectively. The 2012 model year is not flagged as Avoid.
- What is the door latch recall on the 2012 Volvo V60?
- Recall 19V849000 covers 2011-2017 S60, V60, and related models where a component inside the door latch may break, making doors hard to latch or causing them to open unexpectedly. Volvo replaced all four door latches free of charge.