Is the 2019 VOLVO XC40 safe to drive?

The 2019 VOLVO XC40 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY recall for the 2019 VOLVO XC40? (Campaign #18V535000)

Your Volvo XC40's rear seats may have a safety issue: they might not have a part that keeps the seat back from moving forward in a crash or hard braking. If the seat back moves forward, you could be at risk of getting hurt. Volvo will fix this for you free of charge by inspecting your vehicle and installing the necessary part. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also call them at 1-800-458-1552 to check on the status.

NHTSA Campaign 18V535000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your Volvo XC40's rear seats may have a safety issue: they might not have a part that keeps the seat back from moving forward in a crash or hard braking.

Risk if Unfixed

If the seat back moves forward, you could be at risk of getting hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Volvo will fix this for you free of charge by inspecting your vehicle and installing the necessary part. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also call them at 1-800-458-1552 to check on the status.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V535000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 18V535000

What This Recall Means

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?