2026 Volvo XC90MHEV Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V589)

Recall 25V589 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV in recall 25V589?

The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 XC90MHEV with recall 25V589?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your XC90MHEV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the retractor, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V589?

Recall 25V589 covers 1,357 vehicles: 2026 Volvo V60CCMHEV; 2026 Volvo V90CCMHEV; 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV; 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV.

NHTSA lists 1,357 vehicles in this campaign, built July 2, 2025 to July 4, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the XC90MHEV seat belt retractor recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge.

Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10340. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 17, 2025.

When was recall 25V589 announced?

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported recall 25V589 to NHTSA on September 10, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 17, 2025.

This recall was filed 12 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 2 days. If your XC90MHEV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my XC90MHEV is part of recall 25V589?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V589 is open on your XC90MHEV, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V589000 is open on your XC90MHEV, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number R10340. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should XC90MHEV owners do about recall 25V589?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V589000 applies to your XC90MHEV.
2. Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any retractor symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are XC90MHEV owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 25V589 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 19 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV: 13 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
• 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV: 4 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
• 2026 Volvo V60CCMHEV: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
• 2026 Volvo V90CCMHEV: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts

Can recall 25V589 make my XC90MHEV a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 25V589000 does not automatically make your XC90MHEV a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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