Volvo S40, S60, V50 And 1 More Recall R/2010/233: Passenger Seat May Not Be Fitted Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 103
- vehicles in the UK
- R89166 & R89176
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, S60, V50 and 1 more vehicles. The driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The dealer will inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT BE FITTED CORRECTLY Defect: It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger seat may not be fitted correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.
Are You Affected?
S40, S60, V50 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 103 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 R89166 & R89176 or the DVSA reference R/2010/233. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 | |
| S60The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured | Urgent | R/2023/340 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2010/224 on 3 Dec 2010, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/002 on 14 Jan 2011, for engine may run on. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/233, launched 22 December 2010. 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.