Recall 12V075 affects 32,552 2012 Volvo S80, S60, XC70, and XC60 vehicles for loose seat wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 32,552 2012 S80, S60, XC70, and XC60 vehicles because an improperly attached wire harness under the front seats can disconnect when the seats are moved. A disconnected harness can keep front or side air bags and the lap belt pretensioner from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The affected 2012 Volvo S80, S60, XC70, and XC60 vehicles have a wiring harness routed under the front seats. That harness is a bundled set of electrical wires, and its normal job is to keep the seat-area electrical connections attached while the seat moves forward or backward for driver or passenger adjustment.
On these Volvos, the harness was not attached properly to the seat frame. When the front seat is moved to change the seating position, the harness can be pulled instead of moving with enough slack. That pull can disconnect the wiring under the seat, leaving the affected electrical connection open instead of securely attached.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem starts with seat movement, so an owner can have normal operation until the harness pulls loose during an adjustment.
Who's affected?
Spans four 2012 Volvo models, all tied to the same wiring component.
| 2012 Volvo S80 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo S60 | wiring |
| 2012 Volvo XC70 | wiring |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | wiring |
| Units affected | 32,552 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the front or side impact air bags can deploy incorrectly or fail to deploy, increasing injury risk. The lap belt pretensioner can also fail to deploy. Until the recall is fixed, drive cautiously and contact a Volvo dealer about the inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Volvo S80, S60, XC70, or XC60 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to ask whether the free seat wire harness inspection and securing is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V075 when you call, and have the recall notice ready if Volvo mailed one to you.
- Avoid moving the front seats more than needed until the dealer checks the under-seat wiring.
- Schedule the seat wire harness inspection and securing that keeps the air bag and lap belt pretensioner wiring connected when the front seats move.
What happens at the repair
Volvo began the recall service on April 12, 2012. At the dealer, a Volvo technician inspects the wire harness under the front seats and secures it to the seat frame if it is loose or routed incorrectly. The work prevents the harness from pulling loose when the seat moves for position adjustment. Parts and labor are free under the recall.
Timeline
| February 28, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V075?
Recall 12V075 covers 32,552 2012 Volvo S80, S60, XC70, and XC60 vehicles with front-seat wiring that was not attached properly to the seat frame. If the harness disconnects during seat adjustment, air bag and lap belt pretensioner performance in a crash is affected.
What should I do if my 2012 Volvo S80, S60, XC70, or XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V075. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the seat wire harness inspection. The dealer will secure the harness if needed, and the repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Volvo's recall remedy says dealers will inspect and secure the front-seat wire harness free of charge at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V075?
The safety risk is improper restraint-system deployment in a crash. If the front-seat wire harness disconnects, the front or side impact air bags can deploy improperly or fail to deploy, and the lap belt pretensioner can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk.
When did Volvo start the recall repair?
Volvo began the safety recall on April 12, 2012. Owners with an included VIN can contact a franchised Volvo dealer for the inspection and harness securing work, or call Volvo Cars at 1-800-458-1552 with recall number 12V075.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V075000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V075 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V075000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →