Volvo Car recall: Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Car dealer to book the free repair. Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
The fix
Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 | 9 Nov 2018 | 9 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| XC60 | 30 Sep 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| V90 | 21 Jan 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| S90 | 14 Jan 2019 | 22 Jan 2020 | 56,385 |
| V60 | 21 Jan 2019 | 9 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| V60CC | 21 Sep 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| S60 | 8 Feb 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| XC90 | 21 Jan 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
| V90CC | 21 Jan 2019 | 10 Mar 2020 | 56,385 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 March 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.