Volvo XC90 Recall R/2025/517: Front Seat Belts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R10345
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles built between 15 March 2016 and 1 September 2025. The front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-torque front seat bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Front seat belts Defect: On affected vehicles the front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact. Remedy: Re-torque front seat bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belts.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-torque front seat bolts.
Are You Affected?
XC90 built between 15 March 2016 and 1 September 2025 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 R10345 or the DVSA reference R/2025/517. 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 | |
| XC90The 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 | Urgent | R/2023/345 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2025/425 on 31 Oct 2025, for pOT Separation. The one launched after it was R/2025/559 on 22 Jan 2026, for hV Battery. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/517, launched 3 December 2025. 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.