2012 Volvo V70
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Volvo V70 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 64 on record.
2012 Volvo V70 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Volvo V70 recalls 1
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 cra…
Fix: 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.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 23
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 23.
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Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Rubber cushion
Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023Left front LED flickers after turning car off
Bulletin TJ3658411 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs
Bulletin TJ36584 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023Expendable Items Parts List.
Bulletin SMB00-108C · Equipment · Sep 2022Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
Bulletin KC-145 · Electrical System · Aug 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
Bulletin CBR-2201 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V70. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Volvo V70. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to repla…
Transport Canada #2020298 · Jun 2020Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volvo V70
The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations. The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for versatility, and 70, denoting relative platform size.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2012 Volvo V70 vehicles on record
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