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Volvo Seat Belt Recalls Cover Anchor Failures and Missing Chimes
Volvo's seat belt recalls span passenger vehicles and VAH trucks, with two notices concerning restraint anchorage and another concerning an audible reminder. R10029 has the broadest listed passenger-vehicle coverage, including 2011-2018 S60 and V60 vehicles, alongside specified V70, XC70, S80, S60 Cross Country, S60L, S80L, XC60, and V60 Cross Country models. Its flexible steel front seat belt anchor cables may fatigue over time. RVXX2510 concerns inadequate floor reinforcement beneath the passenger seat belt anchor in certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. R10365 covers certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles whose seat belt warning system may fail to activate the audible chime as intended.
Warning signs to watch for
- R10365: The audible seat belt warning chime may not activate as intended.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied seat belt notices tells owners to stop driving, and none instructs owners to park outside. For R10029, Volvo S60 and V60 Seat Belt Cable May Fatigue, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving. For RVXX2510, Volvo VAH trucks may have weak seat belt anchor, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving. For R10365, Volvo EX30 seat belt chime may not sound, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For R10029, dealers replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats; the supplied notice does not state a charge. For RVXX2510, dealers install a new weld nut and washer free of charge. For R10365, dealers replace the terminals at the audio module connector free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Volvo EX30 seat belt chime may not sound | medium |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Volvo VAH trucks may have weak seat belt anchor | high |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Volvo S60 and V60 Seat Belt Cable May Fatigue | high |
Common questions
Does the Volvo front seat belt cable recall cover both seats?
R10029 specifies replacement of the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The defect concerns flexible steel cables that may fatigue over time, potentially preventing the belts from securing occupants during a crash.
What is wrong with the VAH passenger seat belt anchor?
RVXX2510 covers certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. Inadequate floor reinforcement may allow the passenger seat belt anchor to fail, reducing restraint during a crash. Dealers install a new weld nut and washer free of charge.
Why might my EX30 seat belt reminder stay silent?
R10365 identifies a seat belt warning system that may not activate its audible warning chime as intended in certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. Dealers replace the terminals at the audio module connector free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.