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2012 Volvo C70Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2012 Volvo C70, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: qJake, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Volvo C70 has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Structure
2Suspension
2Wheels
2Power train
1Service brakes
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Seat belts
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 Volvo C70 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other C70 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 C70 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Volvo C70 safety ratings
2012 Volvo C70 C FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What C70 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The drivers side door keeps opening while driving. I see recalls for other volvo models but not mine. This is very concerning when driving on the highway
There is a know defect with the chassis used for several Volvo car models. My car is a Volvo C70, year 2012. My car is affected by this defect. The defect wasn't disclosed to me at time of sale. I only learned about it literally 10 years later when Volvo of Gilbert (dealership) advised me to…
This occurred after driving for about an hour. While driving at a fairly high rate of speed, I felt the driver's door move slightly. The dome light came on indicating that the door had opened. The windows were down so I cannot state if they would have slightly lowered as they normally do when the…
Own a 2012 C70?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.