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severe Owners of the 2012 Volvo S60 have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 S60 (this page) | 8 |
| 2013 S60 | 3 |
No new NHTSA seatbelts complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is to inform you that we have procured Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) to handle the returns of the recalled Front Seat Belt Fastener Pretensioner for Recall R10029. RAS has created instructions for the pretensioner shipping procedures. You MUST review and inform your staff as to the requirements for handling the returns. There are specific measures as these pretensioners are classified as hazardous materials. A Parts Bulletin with this same information has also been created to ensure your Parts Department will receive these instructions in case they will be handling the returns.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Volvo s60. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v378000 (seat belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called tom wood Volvo (4620 e 96th st, indianapolis, in 46240; (317) 848-7447) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 110,715 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.