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2012 Volvo XC 60

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

11.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,596

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020298 · manufacturer campaign R10029

30 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2011–2020 · S 80 2007–2016 · V 60 2011–2018 · V 70 2008–2016 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front-outboard seat belt anchors.

24,089 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2012101 · manufacturer campaign R251

14 March 2012

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012 · XC 60 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the underbody coating may have been incorrectly formulated and excessively applied during the vehicle assembly process. This can result in rigid, icicle-like formations of underbody coating hanging from the undercarriage of the vehicle, which could damage the fuel lines and cause a leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove excessive underbody coating near the fuel lines.

136 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2012082 · manufacturer campaign R250

28 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2012 · S 80 2012 · XC 60 2012 · XC 70 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wire harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As such, the harness may get caught by the amplifier (mounted under the seat) when seating position is adjusted. If this occurs, the harness connector may detach from the socket and, as a result, the corresponding airbag may not function as intended, causing the instrument panel SRS warning lamp to illuminate. Failure of a frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the wire harness to the driver and/or passenger seat frame.

3,424 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 58% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
267 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Volvo XC 60 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 Volvo XC 60. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Volvo XC 60 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Volvo XC 60 at 11.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 267 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Volvo XC 60 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,596 in fuel, producing roughly 5,359 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.