2012 VOLVO XC70 RECALLS

XC70 II generation is a 5 doors station wagon estate, crossover produced by Volvo from 2011 to 2013 with diesel and petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5269 lbs with 1287 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

XC70 2.4 D5 (215 Hp) AWD
XC70 3.0 T6 (304 Hp) AWD
XC70 3.2 (243 Hp) AWD Geartronic
XC70 3.2 (243 Hp) Geartronic
XC70 2.0 D3 (163 Hp)
XC70 2.0 Drive (163 Hp)
XC70 2.4 D3 (163 Hp) AWD
XC70 2.4 D3 (163 Hp) AWD Geartronic
XC70 2.4 D5 (215 Hp)

Features & Specs

5
seats

16-36 mpg city
29-49 mpg hwy

AWD, FWD
drivetrain

163-304
horsepower

Reported Problems

6 Total Safety Recalls Found

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Total cars affected: 308260
NHTSA campaign: 20V378000
Date of the problem: 30/06/2020

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Total cars affected: 32552
NHTSA campaign: 12V075000
Date of the problem: 28/02/2012

IN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. ALSO, THE LAP BELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT DEPLOY.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/1474/12
Date of the problem: 12/10/2012

The wiper-arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this occurs, it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power-assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In the worst cases, the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/0303/15
Date of the problem: 06/03/2015

The handbrake may under certain conditions release inadvertently.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 2
Rapex alert: A12/1102/19
Date of the problem: 19/07/2019

In certain driving conditions, the EGR cooling circuit may not be robust enough. As a result, an unexpected amount of soot may be generated, leading to increased risk of a fire in the engine compartment.