2012 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2012 Volvo V70 has a complaint index of 9, the second-lowest among the 12 model years with data, and NHTSA lists zero owner complaints for this year. It has one recall, for a seat belt anchor cable issue, ranking it 11th worst out of the model's years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 V70 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2012 Volvo V70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2012 Volvo V70 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2012 compared with other V70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Volvo V70 reliable?
- NHTSA shows zero complaints for the 2012 V70 and a complaint index of 9, among the lowest of any V70 model year, suggesting few reported problems compared to other years like 2005 and 2006.
- Does the 2012 Volvo V70 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall. Volvo recalled certain 2008-2016 V70 and other models to replace the front seat belt anchor cables.
- How does the 2012 V70 compare to other years?
- The 2012 V70 ranks 11th worst out of the 12 years with data, meaning only one other year has fewer reported issues based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the worst year for the Volvo V70?
- Based on complaint index, 2006 is the worst year at 100, followed by 2005 at 91, both rated Avoid, while 2012 sits far lower at 9.