2012 Volvo XC90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC90 years
- Not enough data 22nd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volvo XC90. That ranks 22nd out of 23 XC90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 44,013 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Volvo XC90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 33% | 44,013 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 44,013 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | 44,013 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 51,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Volvo XC90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Volvo XC90.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On morning of 2/15/2020, i was driving my xc90 (2012, base, auto transmission) on a city street when i realized the steering wheel was no longer in control. It caused the vehicle to swing left and right between the 2 lanes. I pressed hard on the brake to slow down -- thank god that cars behind me…
There appears to be an intermitent defect with the transmission when the vehicle gets wet. When wet the vehicle lock up and not easily go into forward or reverse. This occasionally occurs after going through a car wash or when the vehicle is driven in wet weather and then, parked. After a few…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the rear back up camera and gps system worked intermittently. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately six times where the technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed a software update…
Other Volvo XC90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 XC90 | 36 | 3 |
| 2023 XC90 | 41 | 6 |
| 2022 XC90 | 29 | 4 |
| 2021 XC90 | 39 | 6 |
| 2020 XC90 | 33 | 7 |
| 2019 XC90 | 42 | 6 |
| 2018 XC90 | 51 | 3 |
| 2017 XC90 | 80 | 7 |
| 2016 XC90 | 197 | 8 |
| 2015 XC90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XC90 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 XC90 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 XC90 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 XC90 | 12 | 3 |
| 2009 XC90 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 XC90 | 29 | 3 |
| 2007 XC90 | 38 | 2 |
| 2006 XC90 | 53 | 3 |
| 2005 XC90 | 223 | 6 |
| 2004 XC90 | 462 | 6 |
| 2003 XC90 | 93 | 5 |
See all Volvo XC90 problems by year, every Volvo model, or the Volvo VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volvo XC90?
Owners most often report back over prevention, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Volvo XC90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Volvo XC90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC90 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.