Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2012 Volvo VT peaked in 2014, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2012 Volvo VT
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 21, 2014 to Mar 21, 2014.
Recall campaigns covering this model year123k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2012 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2012 Volvo VT name fuel system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2012 Volvo VT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V-268 | Jun 26, 2013 | Affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch | Powertrain | 23,056 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2012 Volvo VT
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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 21, 2014Failure Mar 19, 2014187,000 milesScott Depot, WVFuel/propulsion system
TL* THE CONTACT OPERATATED A 2012 VOLVO TRACTOR FOR JORDAN CARRIERS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE SHAKING WOULD STOP WHEN VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH OR BELOW. THIS FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATED FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
NHTSA complaint 10574028
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- AQ18005 Audit query, Communication
Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
Opened Oct 22, 2018, closed Aug 4, 2023
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
86 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.
- 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 - 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 - 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-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-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 - SNV22-003 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Diagnostic Process - KC-623 May 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo I-Shift AMT Will Not Calibrate After Incorrect Flywheel Housing Is Installed - KC-647 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding - KC-674 May 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information - KC-675 May 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions - Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App - KC-793 Mar 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automatic Manual Transmission ( AMT ) And D16 ( 16L ) Engine - Technical Service Bulletin V-216-001 Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion - KC-784 Mar 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - KC-705 Mar 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - MID130 PID160 FMI1 Or FMI2 - For The I-Shift Transmission - KC-675 Mar 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions - KC-366 Mar 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - FSB 392 - 004 - Radio, Replacement - SLV22-002 Feb 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Monthly Bulletin Release Letter - Feb 2022 - KC-541 Feb 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - FSB 761-002, Shock Absorber, Inspection - KC-418 Jan 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Air Brake System Schematics And Routing VN, VHD Version 2, VT From Build Date 11.2011 - KC-413 Jan 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Coolant Leak Test - Dye Information - KC-392 Jan 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer - KC-358 Jan 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - US10 to US16 Emissions - Soot Level Will Not Reset After Regen Or Locked At 140% - KC-357 Jan 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines - KC-305 Jan 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Approved Engine Oil For Volvo Engines, Factory Fill Oil Information - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer - KC-304 Jan 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cylinder Head Reuse And Replacement Guidelines - Inspection And Information - US04 And Newer Emissions, Commonly 2007 And Newer Model Years - KC-226 Dec 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Grounding Bus Bar (Cloverleaf, Grounding Star, Four Point Ground Stud) On Frame Rail; Inspection To Be Performed For Power And Ground, Data Link DTCs - US10 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2011 And Newer - KC-163 Nov 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Diesel Fuel Information - Acceptable Biodiesel, Fuel Blend For Summer And Winter - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer - KC-145 Nov 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) (Spigot Bearing) Input Shaft Repair Kit And Shim Kit, Part Number Information, Reference Guide - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer - KC-72 Nov 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (I- Shift, AMT) AMT-C, AMT-D Or AMT-F - Transmission Oil Specifications - Model Years 2010 To 2020 - KC-124 Oct 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Automated Manual Transmission Gearbox Will Not Shift To High Range After Gearbox Repair; MID 130 PSID 24 FMI 1, P1072-92 Unintentional Disengagement Of High Range - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer - KC-99 Oct 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure - FSB 593 012 Jan 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On some VOLVO VHD, VN, VT, and VAH truck models built between 04/31/2008 and 11/30/2015, the solenoid valve for the Hill Start Assist feature is prone to internal contamination in harsh environments. The internal contamination of the solenoid valve is cause… - KC-521 Sep 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Exterior Lights - Converting From Incandescent To LED Lamps; Hardware And Software Requirements And Programming Information - Model Year 2008 Through 2017 - K41105570 Feb 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector) - K15812145 Oct 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years - K51303113 May 2, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Reverse / Back-Up Lights Inoperative, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), No Issues With Circuit, Additional Check - US10 And US13 Emissions, Commonly Model Years 2011 To 2014 - K52326370 Feb 6, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair - US10 to US14 ( Non-Common Rail Fuel System ) Removed information for common rail chassis - now has its own solution. - FSB216-002 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.