Volvo V90 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 16 safety recalls naming the Volvo V90, launched from 2002 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 V90 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 16
- 2002 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 23 June 2025
- R/2025/211
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volvo V90 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.
BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
R/2025/211, launched 23 June 2025. Also covers the C40, S90, V60, 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, V60, 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, V60, 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.
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, V60, V60CC, 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, V60, 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, V60, V60CC, 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, V60
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, V60, V60CC, 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 V60, V60CC, 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.
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, V60, V60CC, 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, V60, V60CC, V70, 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.
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, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC40, XC60, XC90
Defect: There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Remedy: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN
R/2017/105, launched 8 March 2017, 2,409 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the S90, XC90
Defect: The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.
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, V60, V60CC, 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.
DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE
R/2003/008, launched 10 January 2003, 1,042 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70
Defect: Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
Remedy: Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE
R/2002/097, launched 11 July 2002, 1,042 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40, S70, S80, S90, V40, V70
Defect: 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.
Remedy: All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
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 V90, 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.