Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 V50 V50.
The 2012 Volvo V50 is a compact wagon built on Volvo's global platform, powered by the V50 engine as indicated in its specifications. The model arrived after a documented complaint history spanning 2004 through 2011, during which the platform showed notable improvement—from a peak of 18 complaints in 2005 to a low of just 2 in 2009. This trajectory suggests the V50 matured considerably over its development cycle, with 2012 representing a well-refined iteration of the platform. For researchers evaluating this vehicle, the later model years benefit from years of engineering refinement and the systematic resolution of issues that surfaced during earlier production runs.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 181 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35526.1.8 | 2026-04-23 | Engine | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform… |
| 37809.1.1 | 2026-04-07 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to… |
| 19245 | 2025-12-06 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 8501 | 2025-04-10 | Exterior Lighting | This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a… |
| S10303 | 2025-02-21 | Unknown Or Other | Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has… |
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