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"NHTSA ID Number: 25V589000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1355

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 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."

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

You do not want a used rental car, so take that specific edge out. A different edge maybe. The Volvo is a decent amount older than the other options, but at the same time it’ll be more modern due to technology and what not. The concern is repair costs when something breaks, because something eventually will break (no matter what car, something will break at some point).

Because you could get an XC60 T6, which has a supercharger in addition to the turbocharger for instant torque.

I see some people saying they're unreliable but I never had a major issue with mine. Some minor electrical gremlin in the folding mirror mechanism after 7 years was the only issue. That said, the 4 cylinder engine is a little unrefined for a luxury car.

My parents have the 2019 xc and it’s WAY more fun to drive than the other two. However, the infotainment is garbage and lags terribly. Check that out for sure. It sucks. They’ve had electrical issues here and there but if you’re dedicated to finding a great Volvo mechanic who’s trustworthy, you should be good to go. I have a VW and am religious about keeping up with required maintenance and it’s been a great car and is fast/fun. I also found the most honest Audi/porsche/VW mechanic and it’s made all the difference in the world.

I would just say the best seats I've ever had in a car came from a Volvo wagon. Everything since has been a pale imitation of that Swedish perfection.

Haha, oh I’m financing through my bank with a MUCH lower interest rate. My credit isn’t perfect, but those rates CarMax is showing had my jaw dropping.

It's a solid car. The 3.2 isn't exciting, but it'll get you there. I'd check the AC, the blower fan and the headliner because all those things are going to go sooner or later. Not knowing the mileage or the condition of the interior, it's hard to say. It looks like it's wearing Canicula wheels, which weren't OEM on those V70s, but look nice.

Pricing is USD or CAD? What’s the mileage, car fax for crash history, maintenance history?

Did you check carfax?

Get a mechanic to check it before you buy it ,looks nice

I think the 09s were in the range of years that might have had a bad READ unit. If this car whines when you accelerate, it could just be the alternator clutch pulley or it could be the READ. Alternator is not a big deal, READ is a dealbreaker, pretty expensive repair.

I do love a V70, got my son an XC70 and while I like it, I'm partial to the FWD wagons. I like a lower car, we live in Ohio, it's flat here and it doesn't snow that much. I drive a Camaro all year without any issues, so none of us in the house need AWD. Have an old Navigator that's 4wd selectable. I think I've used it maybe three times and it's 13 years old. FWD is fine and cost effective.

whats goin on w the license plate

I’ve currently got an xc40 as a courtesy car, I hate it 😆

Damn! I don't usually care for the SUVs but this thing looks mean as hell! I'd think this was a special agent rolling up behind me if I saw it on the road lol

Maaan, i don’t like SUVs but that thing looks sick

Congratz :) I am with my old one V50 2004 and still very happy, these cars are rly good :)

I've loved the 2016 T5/D5 models. I got a 2015 S60. If you drive about 100km in 1 sitting go for the D5s

V60 is sweet. Awesome family car that can haul a lot (including kids) and is a better fit for drivers who don't want a large SUV.

I am thinking about making this exact change. I adore my 2020 Outback, but I am ready for change. I am happy to hear your positive experience.

V90 cc is way to go. We love ours

more a ship than a car

Tough looking wagon! Love the black. Good buy.

I ran a Euro specialty shop.

The issues we saw with late model 2.0 Volvos pail in comparison to what we saw with BMW, Audi, or M-B.

Really, just crank vents failing (cheap fix) and small shit. They hold up very well. The early 2.0s had oil consumption and AC evaporator issues. Both seem to have been resolved.

My S60 is still pretty well new at 1600 miles, but I've been thoroughly pleased with it so far. I also stole it compared to a comparable product from anyone else.

I’ve had a 2020 Volvo S60 T6 AWD for almost 5 years now and over 100k miles on it and not one single problem. I’ve found it to be the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned.

Man our ‘04 S60 just turned 460,000km. Thing will not fucking die.

IMO from what I read, the it started going downhill with the whiteblock engines, so think like the 850 era. That said, when I say 'downhill', I mean very gradual at this point, but reliability wise I don't think anyone can argue that whiteblocks are more reliable than redblocks (although at this point good luck finding a good condition 240). That said whiteblocks are still reliable, plenty of 500k mile P2 V70s still kicking about, they just require more work to get there and a lot of preventative maintenance (some of which Volvo tried to trick people on, see how my owners manual tells me I should basically never change the transmission fluid).

I'd argue they were still very reliable cars up until probably the last 10-15 years.

2008 Ford took over Volvo

In Europe, the 2013-2014 D4 V70 or XC70. In the US, the 3.2 V6, but they are not nearly as reliable as the European diesels. Earlier than that has compromises in tech (no Bluetooth before 2013, weird pop up nav) and later switched to the absolute garbage 4cyl era. 

The S80 is also great as a sedan and the C30 is totally slept on. 

I thought I was in the Volvo subreddit and I was like what the fuck are with these replies? The 240 is a hipster meme car at this point, and have fun dailying a car last made in 1993 with a chassis developed in the late 70s. Redblock cars are cool and reliable but they are classics at this point, lots of NLA parts and all high miles and needing love. (740, 940, 760 Turbo Intercoolers, etc) but I wouldnt want to have one as my only car.

-- If you want a REAL answer. Look for anything with the 3.2 inline 6 or the T6 (the proper 6 cylinder T6, not the VEA engine 4 cyl.).

This includes:
(P3 Chassis Cars)

• 2007-2016 S80
• 2008-2010 V70
• 2011-2016 XC60
• 2008-2016 XC70
• 2011-2016 S60 & V60

(P2 Chassis Cars, these will feel more dated but are fairly abundant, all 2010+ XC90s are 3.2 inline 6 models)

• 2008-2014 XC90 (V8 or 3.2, avoid all T5 and "T6" models. The early T6 motors in these are not related to the later T6 and were paired with a 4 speed GM transmission which is known for exploding).

All of the previously mentioned cars can be found in good shape for under 10k and with basic maintence can last well into the 200-300k mile mark. These cars are the bread and butter of any Volvo indy shop worth its salt, all the common items are well known and easy to fix.

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Avoid any and all P1 chassis cars at this point like the V50, C30, S40. Also heavily avoid any model with a 4cyl from 2015-2017. Additionally early model T5 model P3 chassis cars are known for piston ring issues. Some have had it fixed, but only a private seller would know if its been done. (Color of the oil cap also can say if the car was "marked" by Volvo as one with oil consumption issues.

Oh my god

The 240D Wagon

The C303 is pretty tops

These days I wouldn't buy a Volvo. They are currently owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Not sure if the quality and service is what the namesake used to be. I'd look at other brands first.