2012 Volvo C30 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Volvo C30, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The seal around the front windshield of the car is leaking. The leak lets water in the car while driving, it’s dripping down the windshield which is very distracting. The excess amount of water being let into the vehicle also fogs up the front windshield and side windows. This causes a huge visual impairment putting myself and others at risk on the road. There are many other Volvos from similar years and models that I’m seeing have the same issue. I have never had the issue looked at, but Volvo representatives say they know about the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11554638, filed 2023-11“The top corners of the windshield have come loose from the seal. The risk is losing a windshield at highway speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who referred us to a body shop. The vehicle was then taken to Gerber Collision & Glass - Austin where the problem was confirmed.”
NHTSA complaint #11557020, filed 2023-11“My windshield has become loose and makes a very loud noise when going over any bumps. Im very concerned that at some point, it will shatter while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11451805, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10130198Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167802Dec 15, 2016This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volvo C30
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo C30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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