2012 Volvo C30 problems, complaints & recalls

2026-02-16 · Unknown Or Other

“on jan. 8, 2026, and february 10, 2026, while driving on i-75 and 1-10 at approximately 70 miles an hour, my passenger door lock disengaged multiple times ---it came open -- while was driving on the highway at top speeds. it has done this at least 8 other times since then. when the door disengages, it is partially open, the wind comes into the car …”

2023-11-27 · Visibility/Wiper

“the top corners of the windshield have come loose from the seal. the risk is losing a windshield at highway speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who referred us to a body shop. the vehicle was then taken to gerber collision & glass - austin where the problem was confirmed.…”

2023-11-11 · Visibility:windshield

“the seal around the front windshield of the car is leaking. the leak lets water in the car while driving, it’s dripping down the windshield which is very distracting. the excess amount of water being let into the vehicle also fogs up the front windshield and side windows. this causes a huge visual impairment putting myself and others at risk on th…”

2022-02-14 · Visibility/Wiper

“my windshield has become loose and makes a very loud noise when going over any bumps. im very concerned that at some point, it will shatter while driving.…”

2021-06-02 · Unknown Or Other

“- the front windshield leaks - this allowed water to fall into the footwells and enter the cem which controls basically the whole car and made my car turn off while i was driving nearly 45mph which was very dangerous, the sudden surprise made me turn my attention away from the road - i don't have any details on it being inspected before but it has …”

2016-02-02 · Electrical System · 44,700 mi

“on january 21, 2016, my volvo c30's faulty factory-installed, blemish-free, windshield leaked which permitted water to flow down the a pillar and into the car's electronics. as a consequence, the car became quickly debilitated because of electrical failure. smoke billowed from the engine compartment before the battery cable was quickly removed. …”

2015-02-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 93,500 mi

“while driving my volvo c30 redesign, i stopped at a stop sign before i entered main road from parking lot area vehicle began to accelerate to a high speed independently causing the car to move towards the intersection. no cars were approaching so i continued turning but it was very unsafe. it happened before at fort hood and near my house in temple…”

2014-08-12 · Vehicle Speed Control

“while stopped at a red light, my 2012 volvo c30 rdesign began to accelerate to a high speed independently causing the car to move into the intersection. i immediately jammed the brake peddle to stop the car from moving any further and put the car into park causing the car to stop. the car continued to rev for an additional 5 seconds, then drop dow…”

2014-04-23 · Service Brakes · 23,328 mi

“a message that read "abs brake system needs service" came on in my 2012 volvo c30 tuesday, march 18. i called the service dept of the dealership - he said he knew what it was and to bring it in either thurs or fri. i chose friday morning. wednesday about 3pm as i was downshifting to slow then applied my brakes there was no braking action. i was abl…”

2012-09-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 361 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 volvo c30. the contact stated that while the brakes were being depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 361 and the current mileage was 1200. ...updated 10/10…”