This page covers 2 recalls, 46 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Volvo Xc60.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
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. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Windshield leaking is the standout complaint pattern for the 2012 XC60, accounting for the large majority of visibility-related reports. Owners consistently describe water seeping in around the driver's side windshield during rain, with water reaching the steering wheel and interior electrical components. Several owners note the leak obstructs their view while driving. A smaller cluster of reports touches on structural concerns, though those complaints are too few to establish a clear pattern. One isolated report describes a rear seatbelt fault that triggered a warning indicating the airbags might not deploy in a crash, with a full seatbelt replacement cited as the only fix. The windshield water intrusion issue, however, is what dominates this complaint set by a wide margin.
46
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2012 Volvo XC60 has 2 recalls, the most serious involving underbody coating that can harden into rigid formations hanging from the undercarriage, which can damage fuel lines and cause a fuel leak.
The second recall affects the front seatbelts: the pretensioner may not fire correctly in a crash, which means the belt may fail to lock the occupant in place and raises the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
At a glance
What can fail
Underbody coating was incorrectly mixed and applied too heavily during assembly. Hard, icicle-like coating formations hang from the undercarriage and can puncture fuel lines, causing fuel leaks that may ignite and cause fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the underbody coating near fuel lines and remove any excessive buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
