Volvo recalls

On affected vehicles aged NOx sensors could result in higher NOx emissions when driving leading to a noncompliance of regulations.

Fix: Install updated NOx monitoring software.

318 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2019 to 4 Jul 2022

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 a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.

Fix: Check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install modified software.

7,760 vehicles · built 12 Mar 2019 to 6 Dec 2021

On affected vehicles aged NOx sensors could result in higher NOx emissions when driving leading to a noncompliance of regulations.

Fix: Install updated NOx monitoring software.

• FH: 5,742 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2019 to 10 Sep 2023
• FM: 2,903 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2019 to 10 Sep 2023

Potential issue with the 12V battery tray. The battery tray may become detached during service or maintenance work due to missing lock stop. Vehicles need to be inspected and install any missing stops where applicable.

Fix: Vehicles need to be inspected and install any missing stops where applicable.

• B0E(3): 92 vehicles · built 22 May 2024 to 18 Feb 2025
• B8R(3): 23 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2024 to 13 Feb 2025

An issue has been found which may make the vehicle non-compliant . The concern we have noted relates to the instrument cluster warnings may not activate as intended in certain full emergency braking scenarios resulting in insufficient warning indications to the driver.

Fix: The vehicle will require the Vehicle Baseline Software to be updated to the latest level.

• B13R: 106 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2022 to 11 May 2026
• B8R: 102 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2024 to 11 Mar 2026

On affected vehicles an inadequate flow of AdBlue causes increased NOx and other pollutant emissions.

Fix: Replace the AdBlue pump.

7 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2019 to 11 Oct 2019

Faulty Urea pump membrane could lead to that the vehicle to be non-compliant to legislation.

Fix: Replacement of the UDS pump unit to correct membrane.

• FE: 4 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2019 to 4 Mar 2020
• FL: 8 vehicles · built 21 May 2019 to 13 Aug 2020

On affected vehicles the Engine Management System (EMS) Indicator Diagnostic Trouble Code (IDTC) may not update correctly.

Fix: Install updated software.

• B8L(3): 93 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2022 to 22 Nov 2022
• B8R(3): 879 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2022 to 12 Nov 2025

On affected vehicles the Emergency door buzzer does not work when the passenger door is opened using the emergency switch.

Fix: Install updated software.

8 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2022 to 4 Jul 2023

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 which may compromise the backrest’s ability to provide optimal occupant protection in the event of an impact.

Fix: Inspect both front seats and install additional brackets as required.

1,493 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2024 to 2 Apr 2025

On affected vehicles following charging there is a risk of an overheating High Voltage Battery Cell which could lead to a risk of fire.

Fix: Volvo Cars is confident that limiting the battery s maximum state of charge to 70% will eliminate the risk of overheating. Additionally we would advise the following precautions. Do not leave your vehicle unattended whilst charging within buildings or covered areas. If you see any vehicle warnings in the car or app during or after charging seek assistance. The HV Battery modules will be inspected and replaced.

• EX30CC: 1 vehicle · built 15 May 2025 to 15 May 2025
• EX30: 10,577 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2023 to 22 Aug 2025

On affected vehicles there is a risk DPF bypass leakage can occur due to gasket assembly and material issues at the supplier. The bypass leakage can lead to excessive particle number emissions from the engine and after treatment system.

Fix: Remove DPF and fit an improved gasket.

• FH: 20 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2025 to 24 Nov 2025
• FM: 23 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2025 to 3 Nov 2025

On affected vehicles there is a risk that screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose. It might lead to strange behaviour of the truck and noise and in worst case loss of steering control.

Fix: Check the torque level on the screws retorque and if necessary replace parts.

• FH: 65 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2025 to 1 Dec 2025
• FM: 33 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2025 to 1 Dec 2025

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.

Fix: Re-torque front seat bolts.

1 vehicle · built 15 Mar 2016 to 1 Sep 2025

On affected vehicles the AC inlet socket and the power outlet for body builder equipment might be incorrectly energized. Therefore in vehicles where AC or DC power outlets are installed there might be voltage with low leakage current inadvertently present inside the AC inlet socket when the power outlet is active. Also when AC charging there might be a voltage with low leakage current inadvertently present on the power outlet.

Fix: The insulation monitoring device (IMD) will be replaced by an upgraded version a residual current device (RCPF sensor) will be installed inside the insulation resistance measurement unit and the OCEPS software will be updated. For vehicles built after 2025w21 until 2025w37 will also have the EMC filter reinstalled.

• FHE: vehicle count not given · built 19 May 2025 to 18 Aug 2025
• FME: 3 vehicles · built 4 Dec 2023 to 25 Aug 2025
• FLE: 2 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2024 to 22 Oct 2024
• FEE: 1 vehicle · built 1 Oct 2024 to 1 Oct 2024

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.

Fix: Replace both Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.

59 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2024 to 12 Aug 2024

For affected vehicles there is a potential defect in the torsion bar within the front seatbelt system.

Fix: Replacement of the affected seat belts.

43 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2025 to 27 Aug 2025

Affected vehicles instrument clusters may not show the correct values regarding the Driver Support Systems.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have their software updated.

• B13R3: 12 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2024 to 4 Feb 2025
• B8R3: 15 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2024 to 22 Jan 2025

On affected vehicles the Engine Management System (EMS) Software causes an error where the Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) will not indicate a defective Lambda sensor so the driver will not be alerted upon a failure resulting in a non-compliance to emissions regulation.

Fix: Install updated software to the Engine Control Module (ECM).

• B8L3: 33 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2023 to 18 Jun 2024
• B8R3: 128 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2022 to 26 Jun 2024
• B8RL3: 290 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2023 to 28 May 2024

On affected vehicles the front Wheel Rims potentially have the wrong maximum Load weight stamped which will make the vehicle be non-compliant to regulations.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the front wheel rims.

124 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2020 to 12 Sep 2023

On affected vehicles there is a risk for an unexpected acceleration in Heavy-Duty battery-electric trucks that use gearbox mounted power take-off and use it in non-stationary applications.

Fix: Install updated software to the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit (HPCU).

• FHE: 9 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2022 to 7 Sep 2025
• FME: 43 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2022 to 7 Sep 2025
• FMLE: 2 vehicles · built 29 May 2023 to 25 Aug 2025

ESS Traction battery. There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating and a risk of fire. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats.

Fix: Replacement of ESS Traction battery.

184 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2022 to 28 Aug 2024

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.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.

• XC60: 2,254 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2019 to 25 Jun 2025
• XC90: 1,764 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2019 to 11 Jun 2025
• V60: 185 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2019 to 11 Jun 2025
• S90: 1 vehicle · built 6 Dec 2022 to 13 Dec 2023
• V90: 138 vehicles · built 18 May 2020 to 11 Jun 2025
• XC40: 791 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2020 to 11 Jun 2025
• C40: 88 vehicles · built 20 Oct 2021 to 11 Jun 2025

On affected vehicles there is a risk of premature wear inside the gear selector switch. This could lead to the vehicle decelerating and moving backwards unintentionally without any command by the driver.

Fix: Fit a modified gear selector switch and install updated software.

• FLE: 20 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 3 Mar 2025
• FEE: 72 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2020 to 3 Mar 2025

On affected vehicles there is a risk that the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) may overheat when performing a regeneration if there is excessive soot accumulated inside it. In a worst-case scenario this could result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Install modified software and pressure sensor.

767 vehicles · built 29 Oct 2012 to 5 Oct 2016

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 a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.

Fix: Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.

• S60: 40 vehicles · built 25 Feb 2019 to 30 Nov 2021
• XC60: 780 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2019 to 29 Nov 2021
• XC90: 2,081 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2019 to 29 Nov 2021
• V60: 353 vehicles · built 15 May 2019 to 1 Dec 2021
• S90: 115 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2019 to 24 May 2021
• V90: 197 vehicles · built 9 Jun 2019 to 29 Nov 2021

On affected vehicles there is a risk of an internal short circuit within the HV Traction Battery that may result in overheating with a risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Inspect and replace HV Traction Battery.

29 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2022 to 22 May 2024

There is a risk that a small metal piece from a broken terminal fixation might come loose and create a short circuit between battery cells inside the traction battery which might lead to overheating. There will be a red warning in the instrument cluster to the driver if a short-circuit is detected inside the battery before the battery overheats.

Fix: Replace Traction batteries

• FEE: 1 vehicle · built 11 May 2023 to 11 May 2023
• FEE: 1 vehicle · built 24 Jun 2024 to 24 Jun 2024
• FLE: 2 vehicles · built 3 May 2023 to 19 Jun 2024
• FEE: 4 vehicles · built 3 May 2023 to 19 Jun 2024
• FEE: 1 vehicle · built 11 Apr 2023 to 11 Apr 2023
• FLE: 1 vehicle · built 24 Jun 2024 to 24 Jun 2024

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 restored.

Fix: Over the air software update the modified software can also be downloaded at a franchised Volvo retailer if preferred/requested

307 vehicles · built 15 Aug 2023 to 29 Jan 2025

Roof Spoiler fixing bolts can loosen or fall out.

Fix: Additional and improvement fixings to be installed.

21 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2017 to 26 May 2020

Affected vehicles are fitted with a faulty Urea pump which could result in non-compliance to emissions regulations.

Fix: Replace Urea pump.

1 vehicle · built 11 Oct 2023 to 11 Oct 2023

Affected vehicles are fitted with a faulty Urea pump which could result in non-compliance to emissions regulations.

Fix: Replace Urea pump.

• FL: 41 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2019 to 24 Mar 2023
• FE: 16 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2019 to 9 Jan 2023

On affected vehicles there is a risk that the vehicle can start to accelerate when selecting drive or reverse and releasing the parking brake or brake pedal even if the accelerator pedal is not touched.

Fix: Install updated software to Vehicle Electrical Control Unit (VECU).

1 vehicle · built 7 Sep 2020 to 21 Nov 2021

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 event of an impact this may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Volvo retailer will inspect and if necessary re-torque all fixation bolts for the 2nd row seats.

4 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2024 to 26 Sep 2024

Last EMS/ACM SW release introduced a bug in the Regeneration Management system on some B8R and B5LH/TL vehicles. This bug increases the AHI flow at start of regeneration resulting in too much fuel being injected into the muffler. As a consequence there is a risk of very high temperatures inside the muffler with a risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Volvo retailer will Reprogram the affected ECUs.

2 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2013 to 22 Jan 2015

On affected vehicles there is a risk that the silencer may overheat when performing a regeneration which may result in a thermal event if there is excessive soot accumulated inside it.

Fix: Install modified software.

• FL: 16 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2014 to 11 Sep 2016
• FE: 12 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2013 to 29 Feb 2016

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 rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed

Fix: A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.

• S60: 55 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2019 to 13 Aug 2020
• V60: 22 vehicles · built 29 May 2019 to 8 Aug 2020
• S90: 14 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2019 to 20 May 2020
• V90: 39 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2019 to 21 Oct 2019
• V90CC: vehicle count not given · built 9 Oct 2019 to 9 Oct 2019
• XC60: 970 vehicles · built 27 May 2019 to 14 Feb 2020
• XC90: 1,028 vehicles · built 28 May 2019 to 5 Feb 2020

There is a risk that the lower trim panel might get loose and blow away mainly when driving on roadways at high speed.

Fix: The assembly of the panels will be inspected to make sure it is correctly done and the lower trim panel will be firmly attached to the cab by screws.

• FH13B42T: 8 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FH13B62T: 207 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FH13B82R: 3 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FHE 42T: 3 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FM13B62T: 2 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• : 2 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FME 42T: 8 vehicles · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
• FMLE 42R: 1 vehicle · built 20 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024

On affected vehicles there is a risk that heat from the exhaust Turbo may cause the rubber protection cap covering the power feed cable terminal to the starter motor solenoid to heat up and ignite with a risk of fire.

Fix: Remove the rubber protection cap and if necessary replace the heat shield.

105 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2022 to 2 Feb 2024

There is a risk that the warnings and deactivation when the driver is not holding the steering wheel that is mandatory according to legal requirements do not occur when using the Pilot Assist System.

Fix: Update software to the latest level.

• FH 4: 36 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2024 to 23 Jun 2024
• FM 4: 3 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2024 to 23 Jun 2024
• FHE 4: 3 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2024 to 23 Jun 2024
• FME 4: 14 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

There is a risk that some screw joints inside the traction voltage batteries might not have been tightened according to our assembly process.

Fix: Update a software that can detect potential loose screw joints. It will then disconnect the suspect battery and prevent any incident.

• FM: 27 vehicles · built 23 May 2022 to 22 Jan 2024
• FH16: vehicle count not given · built 23 May 2022 to 22 Jan 2024
• FH: vehicle count not given · built 23 May 2022 to 22 Jan 2024

On affected vehicles power cables may chafe on the edge of an encapsulation plate due to edge protecting material might not have been correctly installed resulting in a potential risk of a short circuit and a consequential risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Check and adjust cable routing as necessary add rubber protection moulding as required.

65 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2022 to 12 Feb 2024

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 vehicle speed from being displayed.

Fix: The solution is updated software available via OTA (over the air) or at a Volvo retailer.

7,569 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2023 to 30 Apr 2024

ECU cable to daytime running light chaffing that may cause the daytime running lights to stop working

Fix: Inspect and replace if required

6 vehicles · built 26 May 2020 to 26 May 2020

Park Brake Valve (PBV) may fail during vehicle operation causing the Park Brake to activate

Fix: Replace faulty park brake valve.

• B0E: 1 vehicle · built 29 Jun 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
• B8R: 9 vehicles · built 25 May 2023 to 26 May 2023

Short circuit on low voltage side has in other cases caused instant stop on the road without ability to driver vehicle safely to the side of the road.

Fix: In order to ensure short circuits ability to drive vehicle to the side of the road in case of a300A fuse is to be installed on the low voltage side to ensure power supply to control units is maintained in case DC/DC converter fails.

13 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2019 to 26 May 2020

The Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) unit could without influence from the driver apply torque to the steering shaft causing a sudden change of trajectory or vehicle instability during driving. Update Software for VDS System

Fix: Updated software to be installed

57 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2022 to 3 Jan 2024

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.

Fix: The solution is to check and adjust the torque.

• XC90: 4 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2022 to 9 Jul 2023
• XC60: vehicle count not given · built 6 Aug 2022 to 4 Jul 2023

There is a risk that the bolts connecting the propeller shaft and Diff may have a lower torque applied to them than the specification

Fix: Replace bolts and torque to correct specification

• FH 4: vehicle count not given · built 19 Jan 2024 to 23 Jan 2024
• FM 4: 12 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2024 to 23 Jan 2024

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.

Fix: Solution is to upgrade the software.

18,755 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2022 to 20 Dec 2023

On affected vehicles a Gel battery can without warning crack open. The GEL battery can produce an internal spark in the battery potentially igniting the hydrogen gas inside the battery.�

Fix: Inspect Replace battery�

3 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 17 Jan 2023

FHE/FME vehicles have been delivered with screw joints inside the traction voltage batteries that might not have been tightened according to our assembly process.

Fix: Replace the affected batteries in the concerned vehicles.� �

1 vehicle · built 19 Sep 2022 to 19 Nov 2023

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

Fix: Inspect and re-install.

572 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2014 to 29 Sep 2023

The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured.

Fix: Inspect and re torque retaining bolts.

17 vehicles · built 2 Aug 2018 to 14 Jul 2023

Due to an error in our engine software if there is a key-off / key-on signal during operation (i.e. driver turning the key during driving) engine will stop and remain stopped. The original software design is that the engine will not stop if there is a key-off and the vehicle speed is above 10 Km/h. The consequences when the engine stops is there is no steering support.

Fix: Update software

• B13R: vehicle count not given · built 9 May 2022 to 10 Sep 2023
• B13R: 63 vehicles · built 9 May 2022 to 10 Sep 2023

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.

Fix: Replace O-Ring

• V60: 13,701 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2020 to 6 Jul 2023
• S60: 13,701 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2021 to 13 Jul 2023
• XC40: 13,701 vehicles · built 12 May 2021 to 21 Jun 2023

Under certain circumstances there is a risk that the two 12V batteries and its power cables might overheat.

Fix: The software will be updated with a new strategy to prevent excessive electrical currents into the 12V batteries.

• PCE4: 16 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2022 to 20 Apr 2023
• FHE 4: 16 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2022 to 20 Apr 2023
• FME 4: 16 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2022 to 20 Apr 2023
• VT: 16 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2022 to 20 Apr 2023

There is a risk that the parking brake efficiency is reduced/lost or that the rear brake is blocked/dragging on one or two of the rear wheels.

Fix: Replace the concerned spring brake cylinder/cylinders.

• FH: 20 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2023 to 3 Mar 2023
• FME: 20 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2023 to 3 Mar 2023
• FHE: 20 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2023 to 3 Mar 2023
• FM: 20 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2023 to 3 Mar 2023

Rivets attaching certain ventilation windows to the main frame of the vehicle side windows may be subject to fatigue and fail.

Fix: Inspect the affected windows and where required replace the rivets using a revised variant.

• B5LH 79: 23 vehicles · built 17 Dec 2012 to 10 Sep 2013
• B0E79: 23 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2017 to 10 Oct 2017

There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.

Fix: Update the brake control module software.

• XC90: 10,197 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• V90: 10,197 vehicles · built 12 Oct 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• V60: 10,197 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• V90CC: 10,197 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• XC40: 10,197 vehicles · built 19 Aug 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• V60CC: 10,197 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2022 to 12 Jan 2023
• C40: 10,197 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2022 to 22 Dec 2022
• XC60: 10,197 vehicles · built 10 Nov 2022 to 13 Jan 2023
• S90: 10,197 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2022 to 12 Jan 2023
• S60: 10,197 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2022 to 11 Jan 2023