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Campaign 20V378 Posted June 30, 2020 308,260 units

2007-2020 Volvo S60/V60/XC60 Recall 20V378: Seat Belt Cable

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 20V378 covers 308,260 2007-2020 Volvo vehicles for front seat belt anchor cable fatigue. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.

Volvo is recalling 308,260 2007-2020 XC70, XC60, V70, V60, S60L, S80L, S80, V60CC, S60CC, and S60 vehicles under recall 20V378 because the front outboard seat belt cable can fatigue over time. An unsecured occupant faces increased injury risk in a crash, and Volvo dealers will replace the affected cable free of charge.

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What's wrong?

In Volvo recall 20V378, the affected part is the steel cable fastening for the front seat belts. This cable sits on the outer side of the front seats and helps connect the seat belt to the seat structure. In a crash, that connection is supposed to help the belt hold the occupant in place.

On affected 2007-2020 Volvo vehicles, the cable can be bent repeatedly over the seat structure when someone gets into the vehicle. In certain seat-height positions, that bending overloads individual steel strands. The strands stretch, fatigue, and eventually break, leaving the cable with too little strength to support normal seat belt function during a crash.

The warning sign listed by Volvo is a front seat belt cable fastener that comes loose. If you see a loose fastener near the front seat belt connection, treat it as a safety issue and have a Volvo dealer inspect it.

Who's affected?

Spans 10 Volvo model lines across the 2007-2020 model years, all tied to the front seat belt fastening.

2016 Volvo XC70 seat belt
2016 Volvo XC60 seat belt
2015 Volvo XC70 seat belt
2013 Volvo XC70 seat belt
2015 Volvo XC60 seat belt
Units affected308,260
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 17 field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

If a front seat belt cable fastener comes loose, the seat belt can leave that occupant unsecured. An unsecured occupant has a higher risk of injury in a crash. Keep using the seat belt, but schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2020 Volvo XC70, XC60, V70, V60, S60L, S80L, S80, V60CC, S60CC, or S60 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free front seat belt anchor cable replacement.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Volvo has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V378 when you call.
  4. Keep using the seat belts, and avoid delaying the repair because the front anchor cable can fatigue and leave an occupant unsecured in a crash.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Volvo technician replaces the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The repair is available now, and parts and labor are free under recall 20V378. The new anchor cables address fatigue in the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions. Volvo has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this repair before the recall work was performed. Bring prior repair paperwork and payment documentation to the service desk, or contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 for claim instructions.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 30, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
June 30, 2020 Dealer notification began
June 30, 2020 Dealer notification ended
August 25, 2020 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
August 25, 2020 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
December 10, 2020 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V378?

Recall 20V378 covers 308,260 2007-2020 Volvo XC70, XC60, V70, V60, S60L, S80L, S80, V60CC, S60CC, and S60 vehicles with front seat belt anchor cables that can fatigue over time. Volvo dealers replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats for free.

What should I do if my 2007-2020 Volvo XC70, XC60, V70, V60, S60L, S80L, S80, V60CC, S60CC, or S60 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Volvo is included in recall 20V378. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule replacement of the seat belt anchor cables for both front seats. Reference Volvo recall R10029 or call Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Volvo dealers replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats free of charge under recall 20V378.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that a fatigued front seat belt anchor cable can fail to secure the occupant in a crash. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury. The repair path is direct: Volvo replaces the anchor cable for both front seats.

What if I bought my Volvo used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall 20V378 or Volvo recall R10029.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V378000
Volvo customer service1-800-458-1552
NHTSA recall #20V378
NHTSA recall # (full)20V378000

Source documents

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