THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT STAY ON FOR 60 SECONDS WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS NOT FASTENED. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE CAR. *TR
2011 Volvo XC60 seatbelts problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MALFUNCTIONING SEAT BELT LATCHES AND BUCKLES- THE SEAT BELT LATCHES DO NOT RELEASE THE BUCKLE VERY GOOD WHEN NEEDING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE (THEY STICK IN PLACE UNTIL THE LATCH IS HELD AT A SPECIFIC ANGLE WHILE PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON) I DONT BELIEVE THIS IS AN INTENDED SAFETY FEATURE. THIS ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL 5 SEAT POSITIONS LATCHES AND BUCKLES IN MY CAR. AFTER SPECIAL ATTENTION TO UNBUCK…
SEAT BELT RECALL ISSUED JUNE 30, 2020 (INFO BELOW). CALLED THE VOLVO DEALER (AUTONATION IN BELLEVUE, WA) AND THEY REPORTED THAT NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2020 AND THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK THEN. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPLACE SUCH A CRITICAL PIECE OF SAFETY EQIPMENT. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: R10029 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 204378
The front passenger seat belt will not release without much difficultly. If the vehicle started on fire or went into water, the passenger would likely die. I contacted Volvo and they will not help other than charging over $800 to replace the seat belt.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS RESTRAINING THE DRIVER EXTREMELY TIGHTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT AND THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS DIFFICULT TO LOCK AND UNLOCK. VOLVO CARS GLEN COVE (79 CEDAR SWAMP RD, GLEN COVE, NY 11542, (516) 231-2400) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE VEHICL…
Common questions
How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2011 Volvo XC60?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?
No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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