2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV Inflator Module Recall (24V938)

Recall 24V938 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV in recall 24V938?

The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 C40BEV with recall 24V938?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the inflator module.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V938?

Recall 24V938 covers 2 vehicles: 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV.

NHTSA lists 2 vehicles in this campaign, built April 24, 2023 to November 8, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the C40BEV inflator module recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10296.

When was recall 24V938 announced?

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported recall 24V938 to NHTSA on December 18, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 24, 2025.

This recall was filed 21 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 198 days. If your C40BEV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my C40BEV is part of recall 24V938?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V938 is open on your C40BEV, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2024 C40BEV vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should C40BEV owners do about recall 24V938?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V938000 applies to your C40BEV.
2. Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any inflator module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are C40BEV owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the air bags.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 24V938 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 26 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Volvo C40BEV: 24 complaints in total, 1 about the air bags
• 2024 Volvo C40BEV: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

I purchased a used 2023 Volvo C40 that was represented as Certified Pre-Owned. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle developed persistent grinding noises during braking, vibration, and mechanical noises that occur even after normal driving. The vehicle has been returned to the selling Volvo dealer multiple times for diagnosis and repair.

2023 Volvo C40BEV owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11712259, filed January 20, 2026

Can recall 24V938 make my C40BEV a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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