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2012 Volvo VHD

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1188k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2012 Volvo VHD by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

11 recall campaigns cover the 2012 Volvo VHD

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2012 Volvo VHD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-766Oct 30, 2018Snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are onLighting4,625Software update
16V-735Oct 13, 2016Ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball jointsSuspension4,177Part replacement
14V-739Nov 18, 2014Affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll featurePowertrain6,234Software update
13V-349Aug 13, 2013Windshield wiper motor may failVisibility and wipers17,824Part replacement
13V-268Jun 26, 2013Affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switchPowertrain23,056Repair or modification
13V-152Apr 22, 2013These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamberBrakes701Part replacement
13V-102Mar 21, 2013Remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosenElectrical system5,207Part replacement
12V-510Oct 18, 2012Seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull testSeat belts1,496Part replacement
12V-036Feb 1, 2012In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakageBrakes21,625Repair or modification
11V-294May 20, 2011Tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the materialPowertrain341Part replacement
11V-265May 3, 2011Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which…Brakes2,765Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2012 Volvo VHD

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    2 NHTSA investigations on file

    • AQ18005 Audit query, Communication
      Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
      Opened Oct 22, 2018, closed Aug 4, 2023
    • PE13002 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
      Stop Lamp Switch Signal
      Opened Feb 7, 2013, closed Jul 3, 2013 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    213 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • TSB 373-001 202609 Sep 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insu…
    • CBR 2246-5 032026 Mar 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
    • CBR 2488 072025 Jul 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
    • CBR 170-8 202505 May 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Inactive Code P25AE00 Being Generated After A Hard Pull And A Momentary Drop In Engine Oil Pressure (Low Oil Pressure) (Possible Related Codes - SPN4811 , SPN 100 , PID 100)
    • TSB V-710-001 202504 Apr 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB - V-710-001 Engine Crossmember Loose Hardware.
    • CBR 561 202503 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
    • CBR-731 202409 Sep 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
    • CBR-561 202408 Aug 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
    • CBR-343 202408 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
    • CBR-2350 202407 Jul 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
    • CBR-2383 202406 Jun 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions
    • CBR-2139 202405 May 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
    • KC-2350 Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
    • KC-2347 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
    • KC-202 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
    • CBR-2333 202401 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
    • CBR-2320 202312 Dec 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
    • V728-005A 202308 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
    • CBR-2120 202308 Aug 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
    • CBR-2112 202307 Jul 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
    • KC-2292 Jun 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Vehicles Equipped With Chalmers Suspension - Frame Bracket Hardware Loose or Interfering
    • SLV23-005 May 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
    • KC-503-Ver3 May 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 / P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated
    • KC-2229-Ver2 May 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode
    • KC-474-Ver5 May 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
    • KC-2265 Apr 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo VHD Models - Allison Reduced Engine Load At A Stop (RELS) Diagnostic Trouble Code P071A Or P07CE - Non-Split/Drop Box PTO. VHD chassis may experience Diagnostic Trouble Code P071A or P07CE along with symptoms of no reduced engine load (RELS) whe…
    • KC-2260 Apr 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
    • KC-2033 Apr 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
    • KC-776 Mar 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Electronically Controlled Air Dryer System (ECADS) Building Too Much Air Pressure; Pressure Relief Valve Opening
    • KC-2248 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
    • KC-607 Nov 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT-C, AMT-D, I-Shift) - - Unable To Program Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU) That Comes With A Reman Transmission - US07 TO US14 OBD13
    • KC-183 Oct 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro) Timing Procedure - US07 And Newer
    • KC-687 Oct 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Back Office - Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Components; Covers Most EGR System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), See List In Solution - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variable Geometry
    • SMB00-108C Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Expendable Items Parts List.
    • V-265-002 Sep 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
    • CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
    • KC-145 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
    • KC-435 Jun 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
    • KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
    • KC-734 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) And Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Pin Testing Procedure - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer.
    • KC-2028 Jun 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
    • KC-2107 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
    • KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
    • KC-2116 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-2119 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
    • KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
    • KC-2165 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-2171 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
    • KC-405 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
    • KC-732 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
    • KC-734 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) And Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Pin Testing Procedure - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
    • KC-735 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Premium Tech Tool (PTT) - Message For Data Mismatch, Product Configuration Mismatch; Instruction To Run An Accessory Kit Displayed When Attempting To Run Diagnostics For Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Or Programming - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions,
    • KC-750 Jun 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting
    • KC-751 Jun 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model D or F ( AMT-D, AMT-F ) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
    • KC-695 May 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Changes And Removal Information; Permissible PAR File Changes - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
    • KC-687 May 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Back Office - Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Components; Covers Most EGR System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), See List In Solution - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variable Geometry
    • KC-2149 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-2107 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
    • KC-726 May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
    • KC-722 May 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mack Chassis - Data Link Diagnostics - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes From Multiple Components - Unable To Connect To Chassis, Programming Failure With Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Errors - Troubleshooting And Oscilloscope Instructions
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.