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Volvo S90 recalls

DVSA has published 17 safety recalls that name the Volvo S90 since 2002, 9 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 99,479 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Volvo S90 recalls, newest first

  1. C40, S90, V60, V90, XC40, XC60, XC90 · bcm2 sw – safety notice

    23 Jun 2025 · R/2025/211

    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.

    1 vehicle · built 6 Dec 2022 to 13 Dec 2023

  2. S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60, XC90 · spa1 cell modules

    24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/117

    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.

    115 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2019 to 24 May 2021

  3. S60, S90, V60, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90 · bcm2 – push road

    5 Nov 2024 · R/2024/446

    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.

    14 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2019 to 20 May 2020

  4. C40, S60, S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90 · there may be a potential software error in the brake control module.

    24 Jan 2023 · R/2023/025

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

    Fix: Update the brake control module software.

    10,197 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2022 to 12 Jan 2023

  5. S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60, XC90 · a software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine

    27 Oct 2022 · R/2022/313

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Fix: Download updated software.

    4,755 vehicles · built 27 Apr 2021 to 8 Oct 2022

  6. S60, S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90 · potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system

    18 Sep 2021 · R/2021/331

    There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.

    Fix: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.

    28 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2019 to 8 Dec 2020

  7. S60, S90, V60, V90 · pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty

    2 Aug 2021 · R/2021/282

    Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.

    Fix: Update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required.

    256 vehicles · built 11 May 2021 to 23 Jul 2021

  8. S60, S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90 · there is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating

    7 Jun 2021 · R/2021/205

    There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

    Fix: Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

    14,380 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2018 to 23 Dec 2019

  9. S60, S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90 · software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage

    16 Mar 2020 · R/2020/073

    The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

    Fix: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

    56,385 vehicles · built 14 Jan 2019 to 22 Jan 2020

  10. S60, S60CC, S80, S90, V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, V70, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC70, XC90 · the engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

    7 Oct 2019 · R/2019/180

    The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

    Fix: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.

    • S90: vehicle count not given · built 14 Jun 2014 to 10 Apr 2018
    • S90: vehicle count not given · built 26 May 2015 to 24 Nov 2016
  11. S90 · the driver and passenger seat rails may have been assembled incorrectly

    25 Mar 2019 · R/2019/110

    The driver and passenger seat rails may have been incorrectly assembled.

    Fix: Inspect and ensure that the seat rails are correctly installed.

    71 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2017 to 4 Dec 2018

  12. S90, V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90 · possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm)

    12 Nov 2018 · R/2018/314

    There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    Fix: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    7,322 vehicles · built 16 May 2016 to 1 Nov 2018

  13. S90, V90, XC90 · retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken

    8 Mar 2017 · R/2017/105

    The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.

    2,409 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2016 to 1 Apr 2017

  14. S60, S60CC, S90, V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, V90, XC60, XC90 · one or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision

    3 Jan 2017 · R/2017/002

    It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

    1,415 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2016 to 5 Sep 2016

  15. S60, S60CC, S90, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC90 · seatbelt may separate from the buckle

    1 Nov 2016 · R/2016/257

    It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.

    47 vehicles · built 11 May 2016 to 19 Aug 2016

  16. 700 SERIES, 800 SERIES, 900 SERIES, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90 · detachable tow bar may work loose

    10 Jan 2003 · R/2003/008

    Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.

    Fix: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

    1,042 vehicles

  17. 700 SERIES, 800 SERIES, 900 SERIES, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70, V90 · detachable tow bar may work loose

    11 Jul 2002 · R/2002/097

    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.

    Fix: All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

    1,042 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.