Home / Latest recalls / 23V827

Volvo XC90 Recall 23V827: Loose Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Restrain Riders

NHTSA campaign 23V827, reported December 7, 2023, 2,911 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Volvo XC90 SUVs from model years 2015 through 2022 may have second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts that were not tightened properly. A loose buckle assembly may not hold an occupant in place as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts and tighten them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed January 19, 2024 can contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 and reference recall R10259.

If you own one of these vehicles, check whether it is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov or the Volvo owner site, and schedule an inspection with an authorized Volvo dealer if a recall is open.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V827Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Risk
An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo XC902015201620172018201920202021202220232024