2023: Volvo Recalls

Last update 16. 02. 2024

5 recalls for 10 Volvo models in 2023

Volvo has five recalls for ten models in the EU Safety Gate (formerly Rapex) system for 2023. Volvo moved up in the overall ranking from 21st to 17th place.

The Volvo S60 and the XC90 are the most recalled Volvo models, with three recalls. The V60, V90 CC, XC40 and XC60 have two recalls each. The oldest recalled Volvos are from 2018.

Safety Gate does not provide the numbers of potentially affected cars in its reports, so we always verify them from other sources. Since the beginning of 2023, we have also been monitoring the database of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which publishes the numbers and also often includes Volvo recalls that Safety Gate often does not record. Some of them can be found below. Also new is a link to our other website with Volvo recalls in the USA.

Volvo recalls in Safety Gate

In 2023, the following Volvo models were recalled. Recalls will be displayed when you click on the link.

These models were recalled in 2023. See also the latest recalls.

Volvo recalls in the German KBA database

From our KBA section, we pick out some of the largest Volvo recalls of the past year.

Volvo recalls in the United Kingdom

You can also find Volvo recalls on our website car-recalls.co.uk. These are the recalls published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the UK.

Volvo recalls in the United States

Another new feature for 2023 was the launch of our sister site car-recalls.com, featuring (not only) Volvo U.S. recalls.

Check also the Service Bulletin (TSB)

This summary is not intended to provide comprehensive information on all Volvo recalls in 2023. Only those that have been reported to the European Safety Gate alert system are listed. In addition to recalls, car manufacturers also carry out so-called service campaigns (Technical Service Bulletin – TSB), which are not reported anywhere and are only carried out on vehicles that arrive at an authorised workshop for servicing. We describe the difference between a recall and a service campaign in more detail in this article. This overview should prompt second-hand owners of older cars to contact an authorised workshop and ask if any recall or service campaign has been announced for a particular car. We advise how to do this here.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

Volvo recalls in 2023 by model

Volvo C40

	Issued	Problem
Volvo C40 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All C40’s recalls

Volvo S60

	Issued	Problem
Volvo S60 (2019 – 2023)	03/12/2023	An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings. Consequently, in the event of an accident...
Volvo S60 (2022 – 2023)	19/09/2023	The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the...
Volvo S60 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All S60’s recalls

Volvo V60

	Issued	Problem
Volvo V60 (2022 – 2023)	19/09/2023	The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the...
Volvo V60 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All V60’s recalls

Volvo V60 Cross Country

	Issued	Problem
Volvo V60 Cross Country (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...
Volvo V60 Cross Country (2018 – 2022)	14/01/2023	Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering...

✅ All V60 CC’s recalls

Volvo S90

	Issued	Problem
Volvo S90 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All S90’s recalls

Volvo V90

	Issued	Problem
Volvo V90 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All V90’s recalls

Volvo V90 Cross Country

	Issued	Problem
Volvo V90 Cross Country (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...
Volvo V90 Cross Country (2018 – 2022)	14/01/2023	Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering...

✅ All V90 CC’s recalls

Volvo XC40

	Issued	Problem
Volvo XC40 (2022 – 2023)	19/09/2023	The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the...
Volvo XC40 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...

✅ All XC40’s recalls

Volvo XC60

	Issued	Problem
Volvo XC60 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...
Volvo XC60 (2018 – 2022)	15/01/2023	Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering...

✅ All XC60’s recalls

Volvo XC90

	Issued	Problem
Volvo XC90 (2015 – 2023)	23/12/2023	The second row seat belt buckle may have not been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the seat...
Volvo XC90 (2022)	09/02/2023	A software error in the brake control module can lead to a loss of braking power, creating a risk of...
Volvo XC90 (2018 – 2022)	15/01/2023	Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering...

✅ All XC90’s recalls

Useful links

This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Volvo dealer for more informations.