Volvo XC90 Recall R/2023/345: The Anchorage Bolts For The Second-row Seat Belts And Seat Belt Buckles May Not Have Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 572
- vehicles in the UK
- R10259
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles built between 12 January 2014 and 29 September 2023. The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. The dealer will inspect and re-install. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision. Defect: The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision Remedy: Inspect and re-install.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and re-install.
Are You Affected?
XC90 built between 12 January 2014 and 29 September 2023 may be included. Volvo estimates 572 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 R10259 or the DVSA reference R/2023/345. 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 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2023/340 on 27 Nov 2023, for the passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured. The one launched after it was R/2024/012 on 15 Jan 2024, for due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it…. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/345, launched 8 December 2023. 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.