Xc60 Rdesign driver seat play/movement

Ali2747 · Oct 25th, 2018, 20:28

I have a 2015 XC60 Rdesign Lux that I've had from new. It has now covered 50k mikes and I have some free play in the drivers side seat mechanism. It appears to be coming from the pivot point between the seat back and the seat base, mainly on the left hand side of the seat.

When I pull up at a junction it clunky forwards and when I pull away it clicks back again.

I've mentioned this when I first noticed it when it went in for its 2 year service. "No noticeable play discovered"

At its 3 year service before the warranty ran out they said there was some play but no more than any other similar aged car.

I need to do something about it, but wondered if anyone else has had similar issue.

Or any info on stripping a seat down.

Could be wear in pivot, or wear in electrics/gearing.

DazC678 · Oct 26th, 2018, 07:33

I have exactly the same thing in my 2014 R-design so would be interested if anyone has a fix for this.

Rex65 · Oct 26th, 2018, 08:25

Mine does it too so I guess it's an inherent design issue.

Toad of Toad Hall · Oct 27th, 2018, 11:56

I has the same issue with my 2014 XC60 R-Design. It was movement between the backrest and the base and could only be felt on acceleration or braking.

I could reproduce it by pulling the backrest towards the bottom and I had to demonstrate it to the technician at my local dealer as it was really hard to explain. Once he saw it he ordered a new seat frams and it was replaced under warranty.

There is a circular metal bar that joins the backrest to the base and there was a small amount of play somewhere in that mechanism.

Ali2747 · Mar 4th, 2019, 21:23

I've just had my 4 year service done, at 56,000 miles.
I explained the seat issue to the Volvo technician and he said he would look into it.
On collecting the car, he told me he had found wear on a actuator/module within the seat, ...collapses part of the seat in an accident??
Anyway, he replaced it. No play, feels like a new seat now.

Just thought I'd share this as it might help some of you out.

tails · Mar 5th, 2019, 04:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali2747

I've just had my 4 year service done, at 56,000 miles.
I explained the seat issue to the Volvo technician and he said he would look into it.
On collecting the car, he told me he had found wear on a actuator/module within the seat, ...collapses part of the seat in an accident??
Anyway, he replaced it. No play, feels like a new seat now.

Just thought I'd share this as it might help some of you out.

ali,how much was the repair ?

DazC678 · Mar 5th, 2019, 08:22

My 2014 R design has this issue too. It is at volvo for a service on Friday so will mention it to them and see what they say.

Ali2747 · Mar 5th, 2019, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by tails

ali,how much was the repair ?

I didn't see the bill as my car is on an extended lease through the company I work for.

Oct 25th, 2018, 20:28	#1
Ali2747 New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2021 15:52 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle	Xc60 Rdesign driver seat play/movement I have a 2015 XC60 Rdesign Lux that I've had from new. It has now covered 50k mikes and I have some free play in the drivers side seat mechanism. It appears to be coming from the pivot point between the seat back and the seat base, mainly on the left hand side of the seat. When I pull up at a junction it clunky forwards and when I pull away it clicks back again. I've mentioned this when I first noticed it when it went in for its 2 year service. "No noticeable play discovered" At its 3 year service before the warranty ran out they said there was some play but no more than any other similar aged car. I need to do something about it, but wondered if anyone else has had similar issue. Or any info on stripping a seat down. Could be wear in pivot, or wear in electrics/gearing. __________________ 2015 D4 XC60 R Design Lux, Geartronic, Electric Silver, Front Park, Privacy Glass, Winter Pack, Keyless Entry.

Oct 26th, 2018, 08:25	#3
Rex65 Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 07:40 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Mine does it too so I guess it's an inherent design issue. __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 Manual

Mar 4th, 2019, 21:23	#5
Ali2747 New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2021 15:52 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle	I've just had my 4 year service done, at 56,000 miles. I explained the seat issue to the Volvo technician and he said he would look into it. On collecting the car, he told me he had found wear on a actuator/module within the seat, ...collapses part of the seat in an accident?? Anyway, he replaced it. No play, feels like a new seat now. Just thought I'd share this as it might help some of you out. __________________ 2015 D4 XC60 R Design Lux, Geartronic, Electric Silver, Front Park, Privacy Glass, Winter Pack, Keyless Entry.

Oct 26th, 2018, 07:33	#2
DazC678 New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2022 19:59 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Leeds	I have exactly the same thing in my 2014 R-design so would be interested if anyone has a fix for this.

Oct 27th, 2018, 11:56	#4
Toad of Toad Hall New Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich	I has the same issue with my 2014 XC60 R-Design. It was movement between the backrest and the base and could only be felt on acceleration or braking. I could reproduce it by pulling the backrest towards the bottom and I had to demonstrate it to the technician at my local dealer as it was really hard to explain. Once he saw it he ordered a new seat frams and it was replaced under warranty. There is a circular metal bar that joins the backrest to the base and there was a small amount of play somewhere in that mechanism.

Mar 5th, 2019, 08:22	#7
DazC678 New Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2022 19:59 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Leeds	My 2014 R design has this issue too. It is at volvo for a service on Friday so will mention it to them and see what they say.

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