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2012 Volvo XC60

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

$2,922

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020298 · manufacturer campaign R10029

30 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: S60 2011–2020 · S80 2007–2016 · V60 2011–2018 · V70 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: S60 2012 · XC60 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: S60 2012 · S80 2012 · XC60 2012 · XC70 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 XC60 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2012 Volvo XC60. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Volvo XC60 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,922 in fuel, producing roughly 4,354 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 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.