Your vehicle's brake pedal may not have been properly attached, which could affect how well your car brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake pedal isn't working correctly, it could lead to a car crash.
Free Fix
Volvo will inspect and replace your brake pedal, free of charge, either at a dealership or at your home, and they've already started contacting owners about it.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
Your Vehicle Connectivity Module contains software that helps your car's systems communicate with each other and with emergency services. In some 2017-2019 models, this software has a glitch that can prevent your GPS from sending your location to emergency responders in case of an emergency.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash or injured, the GPS won't be able to send your location to emergency responders. This could delay help arriving on the scene.
Free Fix
Volvo will contact you, and your authorized dealer will update the software free of charge. This is a no-cost repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
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.
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.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
The Automatic Emergency Braking system in your vehicle relies on special software and hardware to detect obstacles and stop your car quickly. In some 2019-2020 models, these parts might not work together properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Automatic Emergency Braking system fails to engage when it should, it could lead to a crash. This is especially concerning because it might not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid a collision.
Free Fix
Volvo will update the software in your vehicle's safety system for free. You should contact your Volvo dealer to schedule this update as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
