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US recalls (1)
Equipment: other, labels
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 C70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2005, THROUGH JULY 31, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 S60 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 14, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 16, 2011, THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE KIT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL KIT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL THE LABEL AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300.
Owner complaints (23)
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volvo C70. Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 11).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Volvo C70.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Volvo C70 C FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Volvo C70 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| C70 FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S5) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
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