Volvo XC60 Recall R/2009/133: Seat Belt May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R89067
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC60 vehicles. Under certain side impact scenarios the side panel on the driver's seat may contact the quick fix seatbelt release button and the belt may detach. The dealer will modify the side panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain side impact scenarios the side panel on the driver's seat may contact the quick fix seatbelt release button and the belt may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY DETACH Defect: Under certain side impact scenarios the side panel on the driver's seat may contact the quick fix seatbelt release button and the belt may detach. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to modify the side panel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the side panel.
Are You Affected?
XC60 may be included. Volvo estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R89067 or the DVSA reference R/2009/133. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2009/088 on 2 Sep 2009, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2009/141 on 2 Dec 2009, for loss of power assistance to steering. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/133, launched 23 November 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.