Volvo EX30 and EX30CC recall: Head Cushion
On affected vehicles there is a potential issue with insufficient fastenings on the front seat head cushions. This means that there is a risk that in the event of an impact the head cushions…
Volvo recall check
Is there a recall on your Volvo? Check every DVSA safety recall for Volvo vehicles (176 since 1992) by model and year, with what's wrong and the free fix. 54 listed.
Check your Volvo for recalls
Volvo has had 176 safety recalls registered with the DVSA since 1992, covering roughly 5,339,861 vehicles in the UK. 5 were issued in the last 12 months. The most recent, on 21 October 2026, was Volvo EX30 and EX30CC recall: Head Cushion. Below you'll find a full page for each Volvo recall since 2016; the checker above searches the whole DVSA record.
Volvo models with the most recalls
| Model | Recalls | Latest | Vehicles affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V70 | 56 | Jul 2020 | 478,287 |
| Volvo XC60 | 53 | Jun 2025 | 547,622 |
| Volvo S80 | 49 | Jul 2020 | 452,547 |
| Volvo XC90 | 43 | Dec 2025 | 188,680 |
| Volvo S60 | 42 | Mar 2025 | 496,872 |
| Volvo V60 | 39 | Oct 2025 | 447,876 |
| Volvo XC70 | 38 | Jul 2020 | 454,178 |
| Volvo S40 | 32 | Dec 2013 | 196,854 |
| Volvo V50 | 24 | Dec 2013 | 168,401 |
| Volvo C30 | 18 | Apr 2013 | 160,739 |
| Volvo S90 | 17 | Jun 2025 | 99,479 |
| Volvo V90 | 16 | Jun 2025 | 102,718 |
| Volvo V60CC | 16 | Jan 2023 | 390,892 |
| Volvo V40 | 16 | Jul 2020 | 160,775 |
| Volvo XC40 | 15 | Jul 2026 | 122,605 |
Counts group model variants together (for example every version of a model name), and the vehicle numbers are the manufacturer's own estimates.
Is my Volvo affected?
A recall rarely covers every car of a model. It usually applies to a run of build dates or specific VINs, so a listing here means your model might be included. To be sure, put your registration into the DVSA vehicle recall checker or ask any franchised Volvo dealer to check your VIN. If your vehicle is included, the repair is free, whatever its age and however many owners it has had.
Volvo XC40 recall: CMA Cell Modules
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is…
Volvo EX30 recall: Seat Recliner
On affected vehicles equipped with manually operated front seats there is a potential issue on the front seats due to insufficient welding strength between the recliner and the lower bracket on the seat backrest…
Volvo EX30CC and EX30 recall: HV Battery
On affected vehicles following charging there is a risk of an overheating High Voltage Battery Cell which could lead to a risk of fire.
Volvo XC90 recall: Front seat belts
On affected vehicles the front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact.
Volvo EX90 recall: POT Separation
On affected vehicles there is a risk the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury due to a production issue with the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
Volvo V60 recall: Seatbelt Torsion Bar
For affected vehicles there is a potential defect in the torsion bar within the front seatbelt system.
Volvo recall: BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Volvo recall: SPA1 Cell Modules
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is…
Volvo EX90 recall: Headlamp SW
There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules. Should this occur visibility will be reduced for a period of 2-3 seconds before it is…
Volvo EX90 recall: 2nd Row Seat Bolts
Volvo Cars investigations have identified that there is a potential risk that one or more of the fixation bolts for the 2nd row seats may have been torqued incorrectly at the factory. In the…
Volvo recall: BCM2 – Push Road
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the…
Volvo EX30 recall: DHU Update
A software error has been identified in relation to the display. In rare cases this could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the…
Volvo XC90 and XC60 recall: Seat and Seat Belt Torque
The screw joints for the seats and seat-belts may not have been torqued to the correct specification which means in the event of an impact insufficient protection will be available.
Volvo XC40 recall: Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality.
Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the…
Volvo XC90 recall: The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision.
The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision
Volvo S60 recall: The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.
Volvo V60, S60, XC40 recall: During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual…
Volvo recall: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Volvo recall: A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�
Volvo XC40 recall: The starter motor may engage incorrectly
The starter motor may engage incorrectly and this may lead to a noise when starting the engine or even non-start.
Volvo XC90 and XC60 recall: Thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough
The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.
Volvo recall: Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Volvo recall: Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty
Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.