Vehicle recall 20V378000 · June 30, 2020
Volvo S80, V70 and 8 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V378000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 30, 2020
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10029
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 308,260
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo S60 (2011-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Volvo S60CC (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Volvo S60L (2014-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Volvo S80 (2007-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Volvo S80L (2009-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Volvo V60 (2011-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Volvo V60CC (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
- Volvo V70 (2008-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Volvo XC60 (2009-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Volvo XC70 (2008-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Has your Volvo been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.