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Volvo S90 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volvo S90 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volvo S90. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
17 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 17 launched 2002 to 2025
  • Most recent 23 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/211
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 15 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volvo S90?

Not every Volvo S90 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volvo S90 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volvo S90 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 1
’03 1
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 2
’18 1
’19 2
’20 1
’21 3
’22 1
’23 1
’24 1
’25 2
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volvo S90 recall, newest first

2025 2 recalls

BCM2 SW – Safety Notice

Launched 23 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/211 Manufacturer ref. R10329

Defect
Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Remedy
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
Vehicles affected
1 S90 vehicle
Built
6 Dec 2022 to 13 Dec 2023

SPA1 Cell Modules

Launched 24 March 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/117 Manufacturer ref. R10312

Defect
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
Remedy
Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
Vehicles affected
115 S90 vehicles
Built
26 Jul 2019 to 24 May 2021

2024 1 recall

BCM2 – Push Road

Launched 5 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/446 Manufacturer ref. R10289

Defect
The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed
Remedy
A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.
Vehicles affected
14 S90 vehicles
Built
26 Jul 2019 to 20 May 2020

2023 1 recall

There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.

Launched 24 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/025 Manufacturer ref. R10217

Defect
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Remedy
Update the brake control module software.
Vehicles affected
10,197 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Nov 2022 to 12 Jan 2023

2022 1 recall

A software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine

Launched 27 October 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/313 Manufacturer ref. R10198

Defect
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
Remedy
Download updated software.
Vehicles affected
4,755 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Apr 2021 to 8 Oct 2022

2021 3 recalls

Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system

Launched 18 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/331 Manufacturer ref. R10120

Defect
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
Remedy
Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
Vehicles affected
28 across everything the recall covers
Built
17 Jun 2019 to 8 Dec 2020

Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty

Launched 2 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/282 Manufacturer ref. R10115

Defect
Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.
Remedy
Update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required.
Vehicles affected
256 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 May 2021 to 23 Jul 2021

There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump from operating

Launched 7 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/205 Manufacturer ref. R10100

Defect
There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.
Remedy
Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.
Vehicles affected
14,380 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Nov 2018 to 23 Dec 2019

2020 1 recall

Software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage

Launched 16 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/073 Manufacturer ref. R29998

Defect
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision
Remedy
Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
Vehicles affected
56,385 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Jan 2019 to 22 Jan 2020

2019 2 recalls

The engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

Launched 7 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/180 Manufacturer ref. R29939R29945R29946R29947R29948R29950R29997

Defect
The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Remedy
Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
Vehicles affected
Not given by DVSA
Built
14 Jun 2014 to 10 Apr 2018

The driver and passenger seat rails may have been assembled incorrectly

Launched 25 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/110 Manufacturer ref. R19931

Defect
The driver and passenger seat rails may have been incorrectly assembled.
Remedy
Inspect and ensure that the seat rails are correctly installed.
Vehicles affected
71 S90 vehicles
Built
18 Oct 2017 to 4 Dec 2018

2018 1 recall

Possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (VCM)

Launched 12 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/314 Manufacturer ref. R39917

Defect
There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Remedy
Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
Vehicles affected
7,322 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 May 2016 to 1 Nov 2018

2017 2 recalls

Retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken

Launched 8 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/105 Manufacturer ref. R89714

Defect
The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.
Vehicles affected
2,409 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Nov 2016 to 1 Apr 2017
Also covers

One or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision

Launched 3 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/002 Manufacturer ref. R89712

Defect
It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
1,415 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Aug 2016 to 5 Sept 2016

2016 1 recall

Seatbelt may separate from the buckle

Launched 1 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/257 Manufacturer ref. R89708

Defect
It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.
Vehicles affected
47 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 May 2016 to 19 Aug 2016

2003 1 recall

Detachable tow bar may work loose

Launched 10 January 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/008 Manufacturer ref. R82056

Defect
Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
Vehicles affected
1,042 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2002 1 recall

Detachable tow bar may work loose

Launched 11 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/097 Manufacturer ref. R82055

Defect
A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.
Remedy
All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
Vehicles affected
1,042 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 17 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volvo S90. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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