Recall 25V818 covers 3 2018, 2025, 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV and XC60 vehicles with loose front seat bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 3 2018, 2025, 2026 XC60 and XC60MHEV vehicles because the front seat bolts were improperly tightened and can loosen. A seat with loose bolts can fail to restrain an occupant properly in a crash, which raises injury risk; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front seats in the 2018, 2025, 2026 Volvo XC60 and XC60MHEV are held in place by bolts that need a final torque step. Torque is the specified tightening force. It keeps the seat fixed to the correct specification when load pushes against the seat.
On affected vehicles, supplier line maintenance or interruptions started an abort timer before the tightening sequence was ready. The seat bolts were only pre-torqued with a handheld machine instead of receiving the final torque application. That leaves the bolts looser than Volvo intended, so the seat is not secured to the same specification as a correctly built vehicle.
An owner will not get a dashboard light, sound, or clear driving symptom before the problem is found. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers the XC60 and XC60MHEV across nonconsecutive model years, all tied to the front-seat assembly.
| 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | seat assembly |
| 2018 Volvo XC60 | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose front seat bolts can keep the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign that the seat was tightened incorrectly, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair once available. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018, 2025, or 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV or XC60 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask about the free front-seat-bolt tightening that secures the seat fasteners.
- Bring the Volvo owner letter if you received one, or reference recall number 25V818 when you call.
- Use extra care with occupied front seats until the dealer tightens the bolts, since loose seat bolts can reduce crash restraint.
What happens at the repair
Once Volvo opens the dealer repair, a Volvo technician will tighten the front seat bolts covered by recall 25V818. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. If you paid out of pocket for this seat-bolt repair before receiving the owner notification letter, Volvo says you can contact Volvo Customer Support and reference recall action R10345 to discuss reimbursement for the documented repair cost.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 25, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 25, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 5, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 17, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V818?
Recall 25V818 covers 3 Volvo XC60MHEV and XC60 vehicles with front seat bolts that were not tightened correctly. A loose seat can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Volvo dealers will tighten the front seat bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2018, 2025, or 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV or XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V818. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the front seat bolt tightening. Reference recall number 25V818 or Volvo recall R10345 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Volvo dealers will tighten the affected front seat bolts free of charge at any franchised Volvo dealer, including vehicles bought used or serviced outside the selling dealer.
What is the safety risk from loose front seat bolts?
The safety risk is reduced occupant protection in a crash. If the front seat bolts are loose, the seat can fail to properly restrain the person sitting there, increasing injury risk. Have a Volvo dealer complete the free bolt tightening before relying on normal seat performance.
What if I bought this Volvo used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volvo is included, then contact a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall 25V818 or Volvo recall R10345 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V818000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V818 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V818000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →