2012 Volvo XC60 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Volvo XC60, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,400 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Water drips from top of windshield into car as fast as it comes down. Drains into lights fixtures as well as gears and wheel. Fogged up glass on highway causing serious safety concern. In winter caused gears to freeze in park. Water pooled in bottom of car and in light fixtures. Water in sunroof control - caused malfunction. When going from stop to start water rains down in eyesight cause another major safety concern. Dealer said windshield was loose. Service said they had not seen this problem. Sales said this model has this problem all the time. Interesting conflict... …”
NHTSA complaint #11189823, filed 2019-03, 75,000 miles“Sudden failure of the power steering, amongst others, right in the middle of a crossroads. Very dangerous emergency stopping of the car, engine stopped, all alarms on, steering nearly impossible to use without power. Had to tow the vehicle to service center. Volvo claims this is nothing more than a common place alternator failure (there has been a recall campaign for similar problems with auxiliary belt tensioner). Power steering failed although battery was fully charged. Found on the internet this occurring several times to other XC60 drivers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469821, filed 2012-08, 3,800 miles“On October 12, 2022 while driving home from the Schar Cancer Center in Fairfax, my 2012 Volvo XC60 experienced an end of life event. My check engine light came on when I entered my neighborhood. The car began sputtering and the gas pedal was delayed and at times, unresponsive. I was able to make it to my house and made an appointment to service my Volvo. My Volvo was towed to GT Peace Automotive on November 6. The three-week delay was due to their backlog of work. They are a trusted repair service and have provided service to all my vehicles over the past four years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11493444, filed 2022-11“2012 Volvo XC60. Consumer writes in regards to software patch. The consumer stated the xm radio drained the vehicle's battery. The cosumer requested to have the softwared update performed for free. The dealer declined.”
NHTSA complaint #11364950, filed 2020-10Related recalls
- 12V075000Feb 28, 2012Volvo 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…Covers: Volvo XC60 2012, S60 2012, XC70 2012 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 33% |
| 2024 | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 | 21 | 39% |
| 2022 | 34 | 45% |
| 2021 | 14 | 29% |
| 2020 | 8 | 36% |
| 2019 | 12 | 32% |
| 2018 | 11 | 31% |
| 2017 | 5 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 11 | 23% |
| 2014 | 5 | 31% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 17% |
| 2010 | 11 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2012 Volvo XC60
22 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology