The 2012 Volvo XC60 has 46 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and electrical system. Owners most often flag high long-term maintenance and repair costs: very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for ac evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 XC60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2017) to 124 (2021). With 46 complaints, the 2012 XC60 sits about the same asthe model's median of 46.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seat belts:front
Campaign 20V378000Volvo 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 Count…
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 12V075000VOLVO 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 WIRE HARNESS UNDER THE FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN ATTACHED PR…
structure:body
Campaign 12V101000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60 AND XC60 PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN INCORRECT MIXTURE OF UNDERBODY COATING AND OVER-APPLICATION CAN RESULT IN RIGID, ICICLE-LIKE AREAS HANGING FROM VEHICLES UNDERCARRIAGE.
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its premium interior feel, comfortable ride, strong safety reputation, and attractive design, with specific engines like the T5 and T6 noted for…
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60. See the full XC60 owner picture and every model year.
Used XC60 listings typically run $21,060–$41,990 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
Compare every XC60 year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.