Vehicle recall R/2017/188

Volvo XC90 recall: Rear passenger seat belt pre tensioner may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2017/188 names the Volvo XC90. It was launched 15 June 2017. It covers vehicles built 23 September 2016 to 8 November 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/188
Launched: 15 June 2017
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R89716
Vehicles: 501 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The pre-tensioner in the driver’s side third row passenger seat belt may not have been produced according to the correct specification In the event of a collision the pre tensioner and seat belt will still operate as intended but a very small part could enter the passenger compartment. As a temporary measure until the seat belt has been replaced it is recommended that the seat belt is not used.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the seat belt.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo XC90	23 September 2016 to 8 November 2016	501

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/105 Retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken 8 March 2017, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo XC90
R/2017/002 One or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision 3 January 2017, Volvo S90, Volvo V60, Volvo S60 and others
R/2016/257 Seatbelt may separate from the buckle 1 November 2016, Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2018/314 Possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm) 12 November 2018, Volvo V60, Volvo V90, Volvo S90 and others
R/2018/377 Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose 4 January 2019, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo S80 and others
R/2015/205 Engine may fail 27 October 2015, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90

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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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