Vehicle recall R/2012/028

Volvo XC60 and others recall: Airbags may not deploy in a collision

DVSA recall R/2012/028 names the Volvo XC60, Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70 and Volvo S80. It was launched 7 March 2012. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/028
Launched: 7 March 2012
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R89297
Vehicles: 9,330 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the wiring harness for the SRS system may not have been correctly attached to the front seat frames. It is possible that continued adjustment of the seat position may cause the harness to become detached. If this should occur a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel warning the driver of a fault with the SRS system. However in this condition the front and side airbags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for an inspection of the wiring harnesses and ensure that it is correctly routed and secured. If not then reroute and securing of the wiring harness.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 9,330.
Model	Built
Volvo S60	not recorded
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V60	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo XC60	not recorded
Volvo XC70	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2012/032 Fuel may leak 13 March 2012, Volvo S60, Volvo XC60
R/2012/056 Engine may fail 24 April 2012, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC90, Volvo V70 and others
R/2011/175 Engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. 23 December 2011, Volvo XC60, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2011/135 Possibility of loss of drive 3 October 2011, Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2012/104 Reduced braking performance 14 September 2012, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80 and others
R/2011/097 Fire may occur 26 July 2011, Volvo S80

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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