2012 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
6 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2012 Volvo XC90, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2012 sits among all XC90 years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Volvo XC90.
Technical service bulletins
212 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and wheels & tires — are on file for the 2012 Volvo XC90. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2012 Volvo XC90 reliable?
The 2012 Volvo XC90 drew 6 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2012 Volvo XC90 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2012 Volvo XC90 are other (2 complaints), electrical (1), and driver assistance (1).
Does the 2012 Volvo XC90 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2012 Volvo XC90. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.