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2012 Volvo XC60 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
20%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Volvo XC60, 20% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I was in an accident driving on a highway driving my Volvo XC60. I was traveling at approx 100km/h and ran into the back of a semi that was traveling at an approx speed of 80km/h. The impact was in the right front (passenger) side of my xc-60 and the left rear of the semi. The airbags failed to deploy anywhere on the Volvo. Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt as all were wearing seatbelts. Based on the severity and speed of the impact, I am very suprised and concerned the airbag system didn't function.”

NHTSA complaint #10818456, filed 2016-01, 49,000 miles

“The fuel gauge shows no fuel even when full or at times shows about 1/3 full even when full. And does not decrease - allowing for possible running out of gas- causing a road hazard”

NHTSA complaint #11382961, filed 2020-12, 114,000 miles

“During rain, the driver's side of the windshield leaks. With research of the issue, many people have complained. The problem is present due to a primer on the glass that is failing. This black primer is applied in a thin layer to the windshield. The adhesive being used by Volvo, requires this primer promote a proper bond between the glass and the adhesive (polyurethane). However, this primer is separating from the glass. The biggest concern Volvo owners should be aware of is not the potential of a water leak. The windshield is a structural component of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289305, filed 2019-12, 85,000 miles

“Over a period of the last 45 days on two separate occasions,in rain, at highway speed of 55mph+, the overall performance of the driver inputs failed to function. When driving, turning the wheel to left/right to change lanes or pull to the slow lane; made the car feel as it wanted to spin out uncontrollably.to move the steering wheel left, the car wanted to go right. When going straight there was a wobbly unstable feeling, and was noticeable to passengers in the car. The issue did not occur at lower speeds and car perform normally. The sensation was similar to the input on a boat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11289227, filed 2019-12, 57,500 miles

“Blind spot information system does not function during inclement weather. System provides incorrect information to the driver about the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot. I believe this increases the risk of accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10452693, filed 2012-03, 100 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025411%
2024313%
20231222%
20221317%
20211122%
2020523%
2019616%
2018411%
2017213%
2016821%
20151328%
201416%
20131523%
2012920%
2011617%
20101323%

Other parts of the 2012 Volvo XC60

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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