This page covers 1 recall, 22 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Volvo C70.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern on the 2012 Volvo C70 centers on structural issues, particularly the retractable hardtop and door hardware. Owners most frequently report doors unlatching on their own while driving, with both the driver-side and passenger-side doors described as periodically swinging open in motion. A door-ajar warning light is said to activate when this happens, but the door doesn't always fully close without manual intervention. A separate structural complaint involves rear suspension geometry, with owners describing excessive negative camber developing over time. Outside the structure category, a handful of owners report an electronic fault that triggers multiple simultaneous warning messages, covering the anti-lock brakes, stability control, transmission, and brakes, sometimes forcing the car into a reduced-power mode that limits acceleration even at highway speeds. One owner describes the driver-side seatbelt buckle as extremely difficult to release once latched.
22
Total Complaints
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The tire and wheel information label is missing or incorrect on vehicles equipped with the optional spare tire kit, failing to provide proper tire specifications.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and install the correct tire information label at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
