Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 13, 2018
(Campaign #: R39917)
No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V800000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 17,548
Consequence Summary:
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.33
September 5, 2018
(Campaign #: R39901)
Risk of Shock or Fire from Charging Cable
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC60 hybrid electric vehicles, equipped with certain AeroVironment electric vehicle TurboCord and TurboDock/TurboDX charging systems. Capacitors within these charging systems may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
NHTSA ID: 18V589000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 172
Consequence Summary:
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charge cord, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39901. Note: Owners are advised not to use the charging cord until it is inspected.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.93
August 22, 2018
(Campaign #: R59899)
Brake Pedal may be Loose
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V554000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 71
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 15, 2018
(Campaign #: R89898)
Missing Rear Seat back Lock Strikers
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V535000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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