2012 Volvo C30
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volvo C30 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.
2012 Volvo C30 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Volvo C30 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Volvo C30.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Volvo C30 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2012 Volvo C30. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 178
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 178.
This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under prior appro…
Bulletin 37809.1.1 · Apr 2026This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
Bulletin 19245 · Dec 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Bulletin 37175 · Jan 2025Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
Bulletin TJ27536.21.1-2024-08-07 · Electrical System · Aug 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the C30 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volvo C30
The Volvo C30 is a three-door, front-engine, front-wheel-drive premium compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 2006 to 2013, in a single generation. Powered by inline-four and straight-five engines, the C30 is a variant of the Volvo S40/V50/C70 range, sharing the same Ford C1/Volvo P1 platform. Volvo marketed the C30 as a premium hatchback / sports coupe.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2012 Volvo C30 trims & engines on record
2012 Volvo C30 vehicles on record
2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-DesignYV1672MK7C2274439
2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-DesignYV1672MK9C2272983
2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-DesignYV1672MK2C2280665
2012 Volvo C30 T5 R-DesignYV1672MK8C2278287
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK434BC2282211
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1D2302603
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1D2301957
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84E1C2286785
2012 Volvo C30YV1672MK3D2309737
2012 Volvo C30YV1672MK1D2306318
2012 Volvo C30YV1672MK3D2309656
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK5850D2307813
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK434BC2284850
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK434BC2283781
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84E1D2307797
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK50K0C2278878
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1C2282755
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84E1D2303131
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK434BC2284846
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1D2306993
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84E1C2285574
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1D2303342
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84F1D2302539
2012 Volvo C30YV1MK84E1C2282519