Model year 2019 · Volvo

2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC40.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V144000	March 12, 2020	Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking
18V800000	November 13, 2018	Electrical System › Software
18V554000	August 22, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And LinkagesDo not drive
18V535000	August 15, 2018	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V144000Manufacturer no. R29998

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking

Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 2020
Owner notification: April 9, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 121,605 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC40

Components: Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V144000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: November 13, 2018
Owner notification: December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40: March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V554000Manufacturer no. R59899

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2018
Owner notification: October 12, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40: July 6, 2018 – August 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V554000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V535000Manufacturer no. R89898

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: August 15, 2018
Owner notification: October 12, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Volvo XC40 / EX40: June 20, 2018 – June 21, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V535000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 13, 2020.