2012 Volvo XC60 visibility/wiper problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Volvo XC60 — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front windshield was not properly sealed during manufacturing and is now leaking when it rains. Water drips down the inside of the windshield in front of the driver resulting in distraction and poor visibility. I also fear that in an accident the windshield would not perform as it should and…”
filed Jul 21, 2022
“Manufacturers original windshield began leaking. On inspection windshield is not properly bonded or adhered to vehicle body and is able to be pushed off the body of the vehicle with little pressure from the inside of the cabin. Windshield repair company advised me to look for a recall notice they…”
filed May 5, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other XC60 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC60 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 XC60 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 XC60 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 XC60 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 XC60 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 XC60 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 XC60 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 XC60 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 XC60 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 XC60 | 27 | 41% |
| 2011 XC60 | 6 | 17% |
| 2010 XC60 | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volvo XC60
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.