NHTSA Recall Data

Volvo Recalls (2021-2027)

Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq.·Updated October 2026

Recall campaigns

Do not drive / park outside

Volvo models affected

Repeat recalls

2026

Latest recall

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 1 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix on Volvo vehicles. The most common recall areas are seat belts (4), ev and hybrid battery (4), body, doors and seats (3), brakes (3), electrical system (3). Find your model below, then check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup.

By model

Which Volvo models have recalls?

C40BEV: 6 recalls
EC40: 3 recalls
EX30: 3 recalls
EX30CC: 1 recall
EX40: 3 recalls
EX90: 3 recalls
S60: 8 recalls
S60PHEV: 1 recall
S90: 6 recalls
S90PHEV: 1 recall
V60: 7 recalls
V60CC: 7 recalls
V60CCMHEV: 1 recall
V60PHEV: 1 recall
V90: 5 recalls
V90CC: 5 recalls
V90CCMHEV: 1 recall
XC40: 9 recalls
XC40BEV: 2 recalls
XC60: 11 recalls
XC60MHEV: 2 recalls
XC60PHEV: 1 recall
XC90: 11 recalls
XC90MHEV: 1 recall
XC90PHEV: 1 recall

By component

What parts are recalled most on Volvo vehicles?

Recall area	Campaigns	Vehicles covered
Seat Belts	4	25,001
EV and Hybrid Battery	4	9,962
Body, Doors and Seats	3	1,133
Brakes	3	38,935
Electrical System	3	19,863
Air Bags	3	3,231
Rearview Camera	2	826,302
Engine	2	15,678
Lighting and Visibility	1	15
Steering	1	74
Driver Assistance	1	5,351

Recall list

What are the newest Volvo recalls?

2025-2026 Volvo EX30 Warning Light and Devices Recall (26V136)
March 11, 2026 · 1,584 vehicles · Seat Belts
The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge.
2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V103) Repeat recall
February 20, 2026 · 161 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Risk: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete.
2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V001) Park outsideRepeat recall
January 2, 2026 · 40 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete.
2021-2025 Volvo XC40 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V908) Repeat recall
December 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2025 Volvo XC60 Seat Fastener Recall (25V818)
November 25, 2025 · 3 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats
The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
Risk: A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge.
2025 Volvo EX90 Support Device and Strut Recall (25V654)
September 30, 2025 · 1,119 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats
A spindle nut may detach from the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.
Risk: A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the POT function until the repair is completed.
2026 Volvo XC90MHEV Seat Belt Retractor Recall (25V589)
September 10, 2025 · 1,357 vehicles · Seat Belts
The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Risk: A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge.
2025 Volvo EC40 Brake Recall (25V392)
June 12, 2025 · 11,469 vehicles · Brakes
In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed.
2021-2025 Volvo XC40 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V282)
May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · Rearview Camera
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: 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.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2021 Volvo S90 High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V179)
March 24, 2025 · 7,483 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.
2025 Volvo S90 Glass, Side and Rear Recall (25V104)
February 19, 2025 · 15 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility
The windows may be improperly secured and detach.
Risk: 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 crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windows, free of charge.
2025 Volvo EX90 Electrical Software Recall (25V071)
February 7, 2025 · 2,061 vehicles · Electrical System
Due to a software error in the low power controller (LPC), the headlight shutters may close over the high and low beams while driving.
Risk: A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The LPC software will be updated manually, free of charge.
2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV Inflator Module Recall (24V938)
December 18, 2024 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags
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.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.
2025 Volvo EX90 Seat Fastener Recall (24V869)
November 19, 2024 · 11 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats
The bolts for the second-row free-standing seat may not be tightened properly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.
2024 Volvo XC40 Electrical Software Recall (24V010)
January 10, 2024 · 17,409 vehicles · Electrical System
A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
2021-2024 Volvo XC90 Seat Belt Fastener Recall (23V827)
December 7, 2023 · 2,911 vehicles · Seat Belts
The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2024 Volvo S60 Front Air Bag Recall (23V780)
November 21, 2023 · 346 vehicles · Air Bags
The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge.
2023 Volvo S60 Electrical Recall (23V188)
March 22, 2023 · 393 vehicles · Electrical System
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge.
2023 Volvo S60 Brake Recall (23V012)
January 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehicles · Brakes
A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.
2021-2022 Volvo V60CC Steering Recall (23V001)
January 5, 2023 · 74 vehicles · Steering
During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge.
2022-2023 Volvo S60 Engine Control Module Recall (22V793)
October 20, 2022 · 15,674 vehicles · Engine
An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge.
2021-2022 Volvo XC40BEV Accelerator Pedal Recall (22V288)
April 28, 2022 · 5,351 vehicles · Driver Assistance
Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge.
2021 Volvo XC40 Engine Recall (21V881)
November 12, 2021 · 4 vehicles · Engine
A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.
Risk: A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge.
2021 Volvo S90 Antilock Brake Recall (21V716)
September 15, 2021 · 9 vehicles · Brakes
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Risk: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge.
2021 Volvo XC40 Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V682)
September 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehicles · Seat Belts
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
2021-2022 Volvo XC40 Electrical Management System Software Recall (21V109)
February 24, 2021 · 2,278 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge.
2021 Volvo V60 Air Bag Control Module Recall (21V001)
January 7, 2021 · 2,883 vehicles · Air Bags
The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Risk: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge.

Your rights

Can a Volvo recall make your car a lemon in California?

Owners of a Volvo often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 27 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 6 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Volvo recalls

How many recalls does the Volvo have?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Volvo vehicles as of October 7, 2026. The newest is 26V136000, filed March 11, 2026.

How do I check my Volvo for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.

Are recall repairs free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.

Can I get a buyback for my Volvo?

Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.

Sources

NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 7, 2026
California Civil Code 1793.22

Reviewed by

Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

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