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ProblemsByVin Index / 2012-VOLVO-C70 / COMPLAINTS
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2012 Volvo C70 owner complaints

23 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

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09/25/2021 ODI #11434347.0

door opened on its own while driving. three times this week. door appears locked and warning illumination indicator does not recognize that door is open. door cannot be locked when in this condition but it indicates that it is locked. appears identical to issue in NHTSA campaign 19v849000.

09/19/2020 65,000 mi ODI #11359952.0

Drive side door opens unexpectedly while driving. This happens at city and highway speeds. The problem is with the door latch, and seems to be an identical issue that is covered in a recall for the Volvo s60 and v60. It should be noted that the c70 is the convertible version of the s60. Since this is a safety issue, the existing recall for the s60 should be extended to the c70.

07/28/2015 45,000 mi ODI #10744260.0

While driving normally on evenly paved roads my passenger door opens and a error message is displayed on my console. I have taken to the dealer who charged me $60. To check it on the computer but to no avail. The problem was not detected by the computer and the problem continues to exist.

07/23/2020 52,000 mi ODI #11341209.0

We sometimes have difficulty when opening and closing the driver's door. Also, on several occasions when driving a warning light came on indicating the doors were ajar. We were on a highway when it happened. It seems to be related to an issue with the door latch. We were told by the dealer that there was a door latch recall on other Volvo vehicles, but not the c70.

07/07/2025 ODI #11671696.0

While in transit, the passenger door periodically unlatches on its own. There is a safeguard that prevents the door from completely swinging open when this happens. This problem has not been inspected by a professional. The warning light appears after the door unlatches while in motion. Because I never have a passenger, I am not able to immediately close the door. The last time this happened was at 65 mph on [XXX]. This problem has existed for years. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The cause is unknown, and timing is unpredictable. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

06/08/2018 82,600 mi ODI #11100573.0

I have a 2012 c70, and the "door open" warning and interior lights come on and the door slumps slightly ajar (even the window drops like when you open the door). This happens driving at highway speeds. Can be either driver or passenger side. Doors are securely closed beforehand. I have also mastered the stop, lean and slam. It is so annoying and scary!

06/02/2020 56,900 mi ODI #11326933.0

When driving on the highway, the driver window opened slightly and the car displayed a warning light of door open. I had to pull to the shoulder to close and lock the door. On my return trip, I closed and locked the door but after an hour of highway driving, the same thing occurred. I am taking this to the dealer today but wonder if this should be included in the recall of faulty door latches on the s60 and xc60 models. *tr

05/21/2021 ODI #11418021.0

The doors open when driving, first the passenger door opened about 3 months ago. The warning light comes on and stated that the door is open. The safety on the door keeps it from completely opening but the door is ajar just not completely opened. Last month it happened twice to the drivers door while in drive. I am aware that there is no recall but Volvo recalled 144,937 S60 sedans and V60 wagons from the 2011 through 2017 model years because their doors may open unexpectedly while the car is in motion. I had to pay $2000 to have this flaw fixed when in actuality it should have been a safety recall.

03/09/2020 ODI #11316977.0

My hardtop convertible headliner is held together with a string like cord. The string has broke for no reason near the passenger side back corner. This causes a problem because if I put the top down and then when I try and put the top back up the passenger side rear corner piece of the liner gets folded up and prevents me from putting the top back up . I have had previous convertibles and this is my second Volvo convertible and I have never had a liner being held in place like this or having this problem. My Volvo is a 2012 and only has 42,000 miles on it. Because of this I have not been able to use my convertible top and the pleasure of driving with the top down for almost a year because I am afraid the top will not go back up one of these times and my car will be left exposed to the el

body 5 complaints shown

7 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
08/18/2025 ODI #11681243.0

The drivers side door keeps opening while driving. I see recalls for other volvo models but not mine. This is very concerning when driving on the highway

08/14/2021 ODI #11429140.0

This occurred after driving for about an hour. While driving at a fairly high rate of speed, I felt the driver's door move slightly. The dome light came on indicating that the door had opened. The windows were down so I cannot state if they would have slightly lowered as they normally do when the door is opened. I pushed outward on the door to see if it was fully open. The latch held the door. Using the interior door handle, I then opened and closed the door. The doors were then locked as extra security. Approximately 30 minutes later this happened again on a busier highway. I then had to worry about the door opening on me again while I was driving, however, there was no further occurrence. Later after returning home, I performed an internet search to see if something like this had

06/09/2020 140,000 mi ODI #11327908.0

While on highway at highway speed, the driver door moved outward as if it was opening. The open door warning light flashed on the dash. Makes you feel like you're about to fall out of the car. Had to stop and close the door again. Would hate to have this happen while cornering. *tr

06/01/2021 ODI #11419281.0

Drivers door without warning while driving at high speed suddenly unlatches, hazard light and warning indicator that door is open is shown .Besides being very dangerous it is very scary .My problem has not been confirmed by dealer but was reported to dealer as far back as 7 years ago.

05/20/2021 ODI #11417969.0

The large coupe doors on this vehicle have a tendency to become unlatched while driving requiring the need to stop the vehicle and re-open and close the doors. This happens when doors are locked as well as unlocked. When this happens on the highway at high speeds, it is very dangerous and difficult to hold the door closed while making your way to the side of the road to correct the problem. This happens with no warning. There are recalls by Volvo for this exact issue on several other models but not the C70. I have reported this issue directly to Volvo customer service. I am also aware this is a widespread issue as I have have seen it identified by several other C70 owners on various Volvo Owner Internet forums.

powertrain 2 complaints shown

09/13/2019 90,500 mi ODI #11255323.0

Make: Volvo car model : c30, s40, v50 and c70 recall defect description: the rod connecting the clutch master cylinder and the clutch pedal may break. It may not be possible to disengage the clutch. In worst cases this may happen suddenly with no warning to the driver. If this happens bring the car to a safe stop using the engine and switch off the ignition. Volvo recall action: replace clutch master cylinder with a new metal push rod in-place of the plastic one. See below links for uk recall: http://www.volvohowto.com/Volvo-clutch-pedal-mechanism-may-fail-recall-c30-s40-v50-c70/ https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-131018.html https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-155426.html attached pictures are from 2012 Volvo c30 r-design 5-speed manual

04/04/2025 ODI #11652791.0

The car developed an electronic communication issue that would cause random failure messages for the ABS, anti-skid system, transmission control and a "brake failure" message that would put the car into limp mode even at highway speeds. If you come to a complete stop, it would not allow you to pull away at any speed which makes you a traffic hazard and at risk for a rear end collision. I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the steering module so I had them replace it which ended up not resolving the problem. More alarming, the mechanic said that the factory original windshield had become unbonded and needed resealed. He showed me by flexing the windshield out at the top. I paid a windshield shop to reseal the windshield but I am reporting this since it's bond to the body is int

suspension 1 complaint shown

11/17/2014 30,900 mi ODI #10658558.0

This 2012 Volvo c70 was driven from cohasset, ma to chicago il in late september 2014. It was driven with the top down for a period of 400 miles. The car did have brand new michelin pilot sport tires on the front and rear tires, the rear tires had over 7/10ths wear on them. Upon reaching chicago an odd noise was noticed in the car like a failing rear hub. Upon taking the car to the dealer the fields Volvo service adviser noticed there was feathering of the rear tires which was due to the excessive negative camber with the top down (incorrect OEM suspension setting from Volvo). The service advisor told us to replace the brand new tires at a cost of $500 but didn't not address the issue. However a new sub-cross member for the rear suspension was offered in 2013 to avoid this issue, I als

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

10/11/2022 ODI #11488716.0

The driver side seat belt gets stuck and is very hard almost impossible to unlatch once it is locked over driver

Showing 300 of 23 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Volvo/C70#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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