Volvo V60 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 39 safety recalls naming the Volvo V60, launched from 2010 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volvo V60 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 39
- 2010 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 6 October 2025
- R/2025/386
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volvo V60 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Seatbelt Torsion Bar
R/2025/386, launched 6 October 2025, 43 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: For affected vehicles there is a potential defect in the torsion bar within the front seatbelt system.
Remedy: Replacement of the affected seat belts.
BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
R/2025/211, launched 23 June 2025. Also covers the C40, S90, V90, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
SPA1 Cell Modules
R/2025/117, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the S60, S90, V90, XC60, XC90
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
BCM2 – Push Road
R/2024/446, launched 5 November 2024. Also covers the S60, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90
Defect: 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
Remedy: A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.
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.
R/2023/263, launched 4 September 2023, 13,701 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, XC40
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Replace O-Ring
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
R/2023/025, launched 24 January 2023, 10,197 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C40, S60, S90, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Remedy: Update the brake control module software.
A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE
R/2022/313, launched 27 October 2022, 4,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S90, V90, XC60, XC90
Defect: The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
Remedy: Download updated software.
POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM
R/2021/331, launched 18 September 2021, 28 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S90, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Remedy: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER TO INDICATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN IT COULD BE EMPTY
R/2021/282, launched 2 August 2021, 256 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S90, V90
Defect: Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.
Remedy: Update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required.
THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING
R/2021/205, launched 7 June 2021, 14,380 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S90, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90
Defect: There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.
Remedy: Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY
R/2021/001, launched 7 January 2021, 704 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90
Defect: Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.
Remedy: Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.
THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS
R/2020/210, launched 16 July 2020, 76,945 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Remedy: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air
THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM
R/2020/205, launched 8 July 2020, 15,167 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Remedy: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
POTENTIAL BREAKAGE/FATIGUE OF A FLEXIBLE STEEL CABLE SUPPORTING THE FRONT SEATBELT ANCHOR POINT
R/2020/192, launched 1 July 2020, 170,160 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S80, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: Potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point.
Remedy: Replace the seat belt fastener with a new designed seat belt fastening.
SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE
R/2020/073, launched 16 March 2020, 56,385 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S90, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
Remedy: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM
R/2019/180, launched 7 October 2019. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S80, S90, V40, V40CC, V60CC, V70, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC70, XC90
Defect: The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Remedy: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
THE INCORRECT UPPER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED ON THE LEFT SIDE
R/2019/224, launched 17 July 2019, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The incorrect upper control arm has been assembled on the left side.
Remedy: The correct upper control arm is to be installed
A REAR SUSPENSION LINK NUT AND SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED
R/2019/135, launched 26 April 2019, 528 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A rear suspension link nut and screw may not have been correctly assembled.
Remedy: Check and replace nut and screw where required.
SMALL CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF A RUBBER FUEL HOSE
R/2018/377, launched 4 January 2019, 30,777 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S80, V40, V40CC, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90
Defect: Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.
Remedy: Replacement of affected fuel hoses.
POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM)
R/2018/314, launched 12 November 2018, 7,322 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S90, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Remedy: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
R/2017/002, launched 3 January 2017, 1,415 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S90, V40, V40CC, V60CC, V90, XC60, XC90
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
SEATBELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BUCKLE
R/2016/257, launched 1 November 2016, 47 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, S90, V60CC, XC60, XC90
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
COOLANT LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE
R/2016/249, launched 26 October 2016, 3,192 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V40, V70
Defect: It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver’s Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2016/117, launched 1 June 2016, 123 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V40, V40CC, V60CC, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.
STALLING AND LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE
R/2016/027, launched 19 February 2016, 7,237 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S60CC, V60CC, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units.
FUEL GUAGE MAY NOT SHOW FUEL LEVEL CORRECTLY
R/2015/253, launched 18 January 2016, 1,109 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Remedy: 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.
FUEL GUAGE MAY NOT SHOW FUEL LEVEL CORRECTLY
R/2015/254, launched 21 December 2015, 2,743 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Remedy: 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.
FUEL GUAGE MAY NOT SHOW FUEL LEVEL CORRECTLY
R/2015/249, launched 16 December 2015, 5,354 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Remedy: Dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2015/204, launched 23 October 2015, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the V60CC, V70, XC60
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine.
PARKING BRAKE MAY UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASE
R/2015/040, launched 19 February 2015, 2,146 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download upgraded Parking Brake Module (PBM) software.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
R/2013/140, launched 28 November 2013, 3,134 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
TRIM PANEL MAY CAUSE INJURY DURING COLLISION
R/2012/144, launched 13 November 2012, 70 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60
Defect: Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws.
Remedy: Replace both trim panels and screws.
REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2012/104, launched 14 September 2012, 3,394 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S80, V70, XC70
Defect: Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning
Remedy: Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.
ENGINE MAY FAIL
R/2012/056, launched 24 April 2012, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION
R/2012/028, launched 7 March 2012, 9,330 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID
R/2011/094, launched 20 July 2011, 213 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70
Defect: It is possible that the upper power steering return line may become detached which will result in the loss of power steering fluid. This will result in fluid leaking onto the road surface leaking into the engine bay and the driver experiencing heavy steering.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the replacement of the power steering return line.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2010/224, launched 3 December 2010, 845 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C30, S40, S60, V50, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the high pressure pipes.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
R/2010/215, launched 26 November 2010, 64 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software.
WHEEL MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2010/166, launched 18 October 2010, 186 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S80, V70, XC70, XC90
Defect: It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the standard wheel bolts.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volvo V60, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volvo dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.