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Volvo XC60 recalls

DVSA has published 53 safety recalls that name the Volvo XC60 since 2009, 15 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 547,622 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Volvo XC60 recalls

  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.

    2,254 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2019 to 25 Jun 2025

  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.

    780 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2019 to 29 Nov 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.

    970 vehicles · built 27 May 2019 to 14 Feb 2020

  4. XC60, XC90 · seat and seat belt torque

    11 Mar 2024 · R/2024/124

    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.

    vehicle count not given · built 6 Aug 2022 to 4 Jul 2023

  5. 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 10 Nov 2022 to 13 Jan 2023

  6. 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 23 Mar 2021 to 5 Oct 2022

  7. XC60, XC90 · thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough

    18 Oct 2021 · R/2021/360

    The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.

    Fix: Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.

    2,083 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2019 to 2 Sep 2019

  8. 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 14 Jun 2019 to 8 Mar 2021

  9. 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 7 Nov 2018 to 11 Mar 2020

  10. V60, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90 · vehicles may have the supplementary restraint system control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body

    7 Jan 2021 · R/2021/001

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Fix: Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    704 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2020 to 22 Sep 2020

  11. XC60 · front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened

    25 Aug 2020 · R/2020/246

    Vehicles may have incorrectly tightened front wiper arm securing nuts

    Fix: Check and tighten the nuts to an increased torque setting.

    31,778 vehicles · built 20 May 2017 to 25 May 2020

  12. S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70 · there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components

    16 Jul 2020 · R/2020/210

    There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

    Fix: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air

    76,945 vehicles · built 31 Oct 2013 to 21 Oct 2016

  13. S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70 · there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system

    8 Jul 2020 · R/2020/205

    There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.

    Fix: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.

    15,167 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2012 to 26 Oct 2016

  14. S60, S60CC, S80, V60, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70 · potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point

    1 Jul 2020 · R/2020/192

    Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.

    Fix: Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.

    170,160 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2008 to 22 Apr 2016

  15. 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 30 Sep 2019 to 10 Mar 2020

  16. XC60, XC90 · possible loss of power whilst driving

    19 Dec 2019 · R/2019/452

    Possible loss of power whilst driving.

    Fix: Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.

    53 vehicles · built 11 Nov 2019 to 27 Nov 2019

  17. 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.

    • XC60: vehicle count not given · built 14 Nov 2012 to 14 Oct 2016
    • XC60: vehicle count not given · built 5 Nov 2013 to 22 Apr 2016
  18. XC60 · the tailgate lifting arms may freeze

    25 Jan 2019 · R/2019/023

    Under certain conditions in cold climates the tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate.

    Fix: Replace both lifting arms on the tailgate.

    13,273 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2017 to 26 Oct 2018

  19. S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90 · small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose

    4 Jan 2019 · R/2018/377

    Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.

    Fix: Replacement of affected fuel hoses.

    30,777 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2015 to 30 May 2016

  20. 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 3 Mar 2017 to 30 Oct 2018

  21. 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 16 Aug 2016 to 23 Sep 2016

  22. 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 26 Nov 2015 to 27 Apr 2016

  23. V40, V40CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70 · driver's airbag module may not deploy as intended

    1 Jun 2016 · R/2016/117

    Due to a potential manufacturing defect the gas generator in the driver�s airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.

    123 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2016 to 15 May 2016

  24. S60, S60CC, V60, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70 · stalling and loss of steering power assistance

    19 Feb 2016 · R/2016/027

    Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. This could also cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster infotainment system and loss of power steering assistance.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units.

    7,237 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2015 to 18 Feb 2016

  25. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly

    18 Jan 2016 · R/2015/253

    Fuel gauge may not show correct level

    Fix: The remedy is not yet available for all models. Until a remedy is available the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.

    1,109 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2014 to 16 Apr 2015

  26. S60, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly

    21 Dec 2015 · R/2015/254

    Fuel gauge may not show correct level

    Fix: The remedy is not yet available for all models.. Until a remedy is available the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.

    2,743 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2014 to 16 Apr 2015

  27. S60, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly

    16 Dec 2015 · R/2015/249

    Fuel gauge may not show correct level

    Fix: Dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.

    5,354 vehicles · built 6 May 2014 to 11 Dec 2015

  28. XC60, XC90 · engine may fail

    27 Oct 2015 · R/2015/205

    Affected vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure.

    Fix: Check identity of crankshaft. If the relevant marking is not present then replace engine.

    9 vehicles · built 28 Aug 2015 to 29 Sep 2015

  29. V60, V60CC, V70, XC60 · engine may fail

    23 Oct 2015 · R/2015/204

    The crankshaft may not have been sufficiently hardened and may fail this in turn can lead to sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The failure may be preceded by loss of power and a knocking noise.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine.

    5 vehicles

  30. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · parking brake may unintentionally release

    19 Feb 2015 · R/2015/040

    Vehicles with manual gearboxes and start/stop functionality have Parking Brake Module (PBM) software that may allow the parking brake to unintentionally release. The unintended release of the parking brake can only occur when the engine is running and the gearstick moved so it will happen when the vehicle is attended.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software.

    2,146 vehicles · built 12 May 2011 to 30 Jan 2015

  31. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · loss of power steering assistance

    28 Nov 2013 · R/2013/140

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    3,134 vehicles

  32. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90 · engine may fail

    24 Apr 2012 · R/2012/056

    There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.

    6 vehicles

  33. S60, XC60 · fuel may leak

    13 Mar 2012 · R/2012/032

    Some vehicles may have had excessive underbody protection applied which when drying. could have formed small stalactite shaped formations. These formations may have formed close to the underbody fuel lines and could damage them and cause a fuel leak. Due to the positioning of the fuel lines escaping fuel or fuel vapour could potentially lead to a fire.

    Fix: Inspect all vehicles and cut any stalactite shaped formations off. If the fuel line is damaged it will be replaced. Only 1% of vehicles are expected to have any damage to the fuel line.

    481 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2012 to 26 Jan 2012

  34. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · airbags may not deploy in a collision

    7 Mar 2012 · R/2012/028

    It has been identified that the wiring harness for the SRS system may not have been correctly attached to the front seat frames. It is possible that continued adjustment of the seat position may cause the harness to become detached. If this should occur a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel warning the driver of a fault with the SRS system. However in this condition the front and side airbags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for an inspection of the wiring harnesses and ensure that it is correctly routed and secured. If not then reroute and securing of the wiring harness.

    9,330 vehicles

  35. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may loose drive and power steering assistance.

    23 Dec 2011 · R/2011/175

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.

    7,302 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2009

  36. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · possibility of loss of drive

    3 Oct 2011 · R/2011/135

    The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. If the tensioner fails it would cause a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of drive.

    Fix: Replace the auxiliary drive belt tensioner.

    9,936 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010

  37. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may run on

    14 Jan 2011 · R/2011/002

    It is possible in certain circumstances for the engine oil level to rise above the maximum level. This situation could lead to engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal is released. In extreme cases the engine could continue to run after it has been switched off.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to adjust the engine oil level and carry out a software upgrade.

    4,787 vehicles

  38. S40, S60, V50, XC60 · passenger seat may not be fitted correctly

    22 Dec 2010 · R/2010/233

    It is possible that the driver's and passenger's front powered seats may not be fitted with the front stop lug. The lug restricts the movement of the seats and if not fitted it is possible to position the seats too far forward or backwards. This could increase the chances of injury should the vehicle be involved in an accident.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect for fitment of the lugs and if found to be missing fit new lugs.

    103 vehicles

  39. C30, S40, S60, V50, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · fire may occur

    3 Dec 2010 · R/2010/224

    On certain five cylinder engines it is possible that the high pressure fuel pipes may not have been correctly installed and may leak. This should be identified by a smell of fuel from the engine bay. However it is possible that in extreme cases an engine bay fire could occur.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.

    845 vehicles

  40. S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may cut out

    26 Nov 2010 · R/2010/215

    When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. In extreme cases this may result in the engine cutting out without warning.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software.

    64 vehicles

Older Volvo XC60 recalls

  1. XC60 · airbag curtain may not deploy correctly24 Nov 2010 · R/2010/211
  2. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine speed may increase without warning.5 Nov 2010 · R/2010/201
  3. S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · airbag may not deploy as intended.18 Oct 2010 · R/2010/165
  4. S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may seize16 Jul 2010 · R/2010/099
  5. C30, C70, S40, S80, V50, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90 · gearbox may jam11 Jun 2010 · R/2010/071
  6. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may loose drive and power steering assistance.26 May 2010 · R/2010/058
  7. C30, C70, S40, S80, V50, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine speed may not decrease12 May 2010 · R/2010/051
  8. XC60 · power steering fluid may leak - risk of fire5 Mar 2010 · R/2010/027
  9. XC60 · fuel may leak15 Dec 2009 · R/2009/148
  10. XC60 · seat belt may detach23 Nov 2009 · R/2009/133
  11. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine may stall2 Sep 2009 · R/2009/088
  12. S80, V70, XC60, XC70 · engine cooling fan may fail17 Jun 2009 · R/2009/063
  13. XC60 · towing eye may not be capable of being correctly fitted2 Feb 2009 · R/2009/014

Other Volvo models

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.