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NewRisk. The missing information may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2012 Volvo Bus 9700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Volvo Bus 9700. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-597 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Volvo Bus 9700 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2012 Volvo Bus 9700 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Excessively bright or dim headlights may reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair lift/ramp
Risk. In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An unexpected engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the sliding seat is not locked in place, the seat may move forward and backwards on the track, increasing the risk of injury to the seat passenger if the…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. The driver may lose the ability to control the bus's speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. With either the maintenance safety pins missing or not able to be used, the wheelchair lift may not be safely stowed in place, increasing the risk of injury to…
no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. Hydraulic oil sprayed onto hot engine components may result in a vehicle fire.
no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY SUDDENLY STOP WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Visibility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS MAY BE DELAYED IN EXITING THE VEHICLE DUE TO LIMITED EMERGENCY WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo Bus.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other 9700 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9700 median. How we score
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- Caution
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Own a 2012 9700?
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