2012 Volvo V70

Recalls

1 recall names the 2012 Volvo V70. Newest first.

• Seat belts › Front

  Jun 30, 2020NHTSA 20V378000308,260 vehicles

  Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy

  Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249398Left front LED flickers after turning car off - Check outer position bulbs
• 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
• 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
• 10241651Rubber cushion
• 10234826Left front LED flickers after turning car off
• 10224584Expendable Items Parts List.
• 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
• 10219302Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
• 10213887Center wheel caps, removal instruction
• 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
• 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
• 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
• 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
• 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
• 10203167Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
• 10088374Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. Each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all repair types, i.e., warranty, customer pay, and internal.
• 10087107This IS a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing IS the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools IS not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
• 10087104This IS a technical journal : when any repair IS made on engine cooling system, make sure that the volvo special tool p/n 9512957 coolant filling equipment IS used, in order to prevent future over temperature damage on engine.
• 10056174Volvo: on some vehicles, the steering knuckle would have wheel hub displaced and would to replace wheel hub.
• 10053205Volvo: required retraction of rear caliper brake pistons, during maintenance service/replacing, on certain vehicles, to rear brake pads. Models 2008-9999 124 (S80), 135 (V70), 136 (XC70) and 2010-9999 156 (XC60) and 2011-9999 134 (S60).
• 10052107Volvo: retract brake caliper pistons to service position after replacement of rear brake pads and/or rotors equipped with electrically operated parking brake, as required, using vida command. Models 2008-9999 -124, 134, 135, 136, 156.
• 10047942Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. Models 2007-2013 S80, S60, V70, XC70, XC60.
• 10044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol.

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