Volvo recalls
52 official recalls and safety alerts involving Volvo since 2021-10, from EU Safety Gate, NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Volvo or the relevant agency.
- 2026-10-15
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EUPassenger car (Volvo)
The front seat head cushions may not be sufficiently secured and could become detached during a collision. This could reduce occupant protection and increase the risk of injury.
- 2026-10-09
USVolvo Car USA, LLC: Head Restraint Cushion May Detach
A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2026-07-03
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · Volvo
The high voltage battery may overheat, which may lead to fire.
- 2026-04-03
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo)
The audio system’s wiring harness may cause a noise due to faulty connections. If the sound in the car is lost, safety signals such as the seat belt warning signal may also fail. This may could lead to an accident and…
- 2026-03-11
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2026-02-27
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · Volvo
Insufficient welding strength between the recliner and the lower bracket may compromise the backrest’s ability to provide optimal occupant protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The product…
- 2026-02-20
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: High Voltage Battery Fire Risk
A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- 2026-02-06
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Doors May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 206
A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-01-02
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery Fire Risk
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- 2025-12-23
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-28
DEEULorry (Volvo) · FHE, FME, FMLE
Due to a software error, the vehicle’s speed may change unexpectedly when the auxiliary transmission drive is used, creating a risk of accident and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2025-11-25
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Loose Front Seats
A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-10-17
PTEUPassenger car (Volvo) · EX90
The tailgate lifting arms may separate when opening or closing the tailgate. The spring inside the arms can rapidly release from the mechanism and the tailgate could fall freely, which can lead to injury. The product…
- 2025-09-30
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Power Operated Tailgate May Drop Suddenly
A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-09-26
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo)
The torsion bar within the seatbelt system is defective. This could affect the seatbelt’s restraining performance and not provide adequate support in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
- 2025-09-10
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Damaged Seat Belt Retractor
A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-07-11
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60, V60, XC60, S90, S90L, V90, XC90, EC40, XC/EX40
The vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk…
- 2025-06-12
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Loss of Brake Function
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-05-08
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-04-08
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V90, V60, X90, S90L, S90, S60, XC60
Some problems with the high-voltage battery can cause an overheating of the battery cells when the battery is fully charged. This can lead the vehicle catch fire.
- 2025-03-24
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- 2025-03-07
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo)
The low/high beam headlights may not be visible. This can cause another vehicle to collide with the affected vehicle, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
- 2025-02-19
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Improperly Secured Windows May Detach
Windows that detach can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, the front windshield may not properly support a passenger air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a…
- 2025-02-07
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Headlight Shutters May Close Unexpectedly
A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-12-18
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Driver's Side Inner Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2024-11-22
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60, V60, S90, V90, V90CC, S90L, XC60 and XC90
The rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The rod can become detached, leading the brake pedal to dysfunction, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The…
- 2024-11-19
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Improperly Tightened Second-Row Seat Bolts
An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 2024-10-23
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Brake Pedal Pushrod Screw Joint May Be Loose
A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-08-23
NLEUPassenger car (Volvo) · XC60, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC90
The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…
- 2024-06-14
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · EX30
The central display can malfunction due to a software issue. This can lead the display to fail to start, obscuring the car's speedometer reading and hindering the driver's ability to monitor speed. This increases the…
- 2024-02-09
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · XC40
The rear left blinker may fail to function when activated. This could prevent the driver from signalling his intentions to surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
- 2024-01-10
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Inoperative Left Rear Turn Signal
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-22
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · XC90
The second row seat belt buckle may have not been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the seat belt may not provide sufficient protection for the second row passengers in the event of an accident, increasing…
- 2023-12-07
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly
An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
- 2023-12-01
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60
An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings. Consequently, in the event of an accident the airbag might not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does…
- 2023-11-21
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- 2023-09-15
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V60, S60, XC40
The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the O-ring twisting and then breaking, which can cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does…
- 2023-03-22
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: False Warning Message for Emergency Call System
The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2023-02-03
- BEEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V60 - C40 - XC40 - XC60 - XC90
A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor…
- 2023-01-19
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: BCM2 Diagnostic Error May Cause A Loss of ABS, ESC
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-01-13
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · Volvo V60 Cross Country, V90 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90.
Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering to lock while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation…
- 2023-01-05
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Steering Wheel May Lock Up
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-11-18
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60, V60, XC60, S90, V90, XC90, S90L.
The combustion engine may not start, leaving only the high voltage battery to drive on. This can drain the battery and lead to a loss of propulsion when driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not…
- 2022-10-20
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Loss of Drive Power
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-05-20
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · XC40 Recharge
Damaged cables or connections on the accelerator pedal sensor because of corrosion may cause unintentional acceleration or no start condition, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the…
- 2022-04-28
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Accelerator Pedal Water Intrusion
A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2021-12-24
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · XC40
The starter motor may fail, which can lead to noise or no engine start. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their…
- 2021-11-12
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Missing Cross-Member Bolt in Engine Compartment
A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2021-11-05
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · XC60 and XC90
There is a risk of turbo charger breakdown, which could damage engine parts and lead to stalling. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · V70 and XC70
The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airbag is activated, causing injuries to the car occupants. The product does not comply with…
- 2021-10-15
- PTEU
Passenger car (Volvo) · S60, S80
The driver airbag may be defective. As a result, fragments of the inflator inside the airbag may project out when the driver airbag is activated, causing injuries to the car occupants. The product does not comply with…
- 2021-10-14
- US
Volvo Car USA, LLC: Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.