2011–2018 Volvo S60, 2016–2018 Volvo S60CC, 2014–2020 Volvo S60L and 7 other models Recall: Flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard…
NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 30, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
The risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | S60 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo | S60CC | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo | S60L | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo | S80 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo | S80L | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Volvo | V60 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo | V60CC | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Volvo | V70 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo | XC60 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Volvo | XC70 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V378000 (manufacturer number R10029). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.