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2012 Volvo VTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Volvo VT, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage187kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Volvo VT has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 Volvo VT 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.

–no report yet

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 13V-268 · Jun 26, 2013 · 23,056 vehicles

Risk. Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 VT 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 VT median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2012 Volvo VT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Discrepancies in Required CFR ReportingAQ18005 · closed Aug 4, 2023
    No recall
In owners' words

What VT owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OPERATATED A 2012 VOLVO TRACTOR FOR JORDAN CARRIERS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE SHAKING WOULD STOP WHEN VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH OR BELOW. THIS FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED.…
Complaint 10574028 · Mar 21, 2014 · 187,000 miles

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