Large Recall NHTSA · 20V378000 Reported June 30, 2020

Seat belts may not restrain occupant

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 308,260 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V378000
Manufacturer Campaign
R10029
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
308,260
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 30, 2020
Completion Rate
75.49

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V378000 or campaign R10029.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V378000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V378000?

NHTSA recall 20V378000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on June 30, 2020. It addresses: Seat belts may not restrain occupant. The recall affects approximately 308,260 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V378000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10029. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.