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2012 Volvo S80 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 30, 202020V378000 | Seat belts: frontAn unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000
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| Jul 6, 201212V317000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V317000
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| Feb 28, 201212V075000 | Electrical system: wiringIN THE EVENT OF CRASH, THE FRONT AND/OR SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IMPROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V075000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: S80, S80l. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | 25 |
| Air bags | 1 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 13 |
| Seats | 1 | 13 |
| Steering | 1 | 13 |
| Wheels | 1 | 13 |
| Structure | 1 | 13 |
| Suspension | 1 | 13 |
| Power train | 1 | 13 |
| Tires | 1 | 13 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“See attached document for complaint.”
- Steering
“A batch of metal used for the steering wheel trim prematurely wears down at the base of the steering wheel in 2 locations out of sight with normal use and becomes razor sharp.”
- Unknown or other
“My wife karen was on her way to work on february 24, 2020 when the driver side-view mirror detached, hit the pavement and shattered. The incident occurred at about 7:45 am.”
Other Volvo S80 model years
- 20162 recalls6 complaints
- 20152 recalls7 complaints
- 20133 recalls8 complaints
- 20123 recalls8 complaints
- 20114 recalls5 complaints
- 20105 recalls27 complaints
- 20095 recalls16 complaints
- 20087 recalls26 complaints
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- 2012 S608 recalls121 complaints
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- 2013 XC900 recalls11 complaints
- 2010 V703 recalls4 complaints
- 2011 S402 recalls5 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
2012 Volvo S80 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Volvo S80 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Volvo S80. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Volvo S80?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Volvo S80?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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