Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 7, 2023

(Campaign #: R10259)

Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

NHTSA ID: 23V827000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 2,911

Consequence Summary:

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.26

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November 21, 2023

(Campaign #: R10254)

Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

NHTSA ID: 23V780000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 346

Consequence Summary:

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.93

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March 22, 2023

(Campaign #: R10225)

False Warning Message for Emergency Call System

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).

NHTSA ID: 23V188000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 393

Consequence Summary:

The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.69

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January 19, 2023

(Campaign #: R10217)

BCM2 Diagnostic Error May Cause A Loss of ABS, ESC

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

NHTSA ID: 23V012000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 27,457

Consequence Summary:

A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99.86

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January 5, 2023

(Campaign #: R10213)

Steering Wheel May Lock Up

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

NHTSA ID: 23V001000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 74

Consequence Summary:

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.95

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