Volvo S60, S60CC, S90 And 4 More Recall R/2016/257: Seatbelt May Separate From The Buckle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 47
- vehicles in the UK
- R89708
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, S90 and 4 more vehicles built between 16 February 2015 and 19 August 2016. It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. The dealer will inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BUCKLE Defect: It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
Are You Affected?
S60, S60CC, S90 and 4 more built between 16 February 2015 and 19 August 2016 may be included. Volvo estimates 47 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 R89708 or the DVSA reference R/2016/257. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| V60Seatbelt torsion bar | Urgent | R/2025/386 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2016/249 on 26 Oct 2016, for coolant leakage may result in a fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/002 on 3 Jan 2017, for one or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/257, launched 1 November 2016. 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.