UK Vehicle Recall Check
Volvo is the UK's safety-first premium brand, with the XC40, XC60 and XC90 consistently among the best-selling premium SUVs. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Volvo has run several large UK safety recalls in recent years, ranging from a fuel-filter heater fire-risk campaign on diesel models to seatbelt-cable inspections, autonomous-emergency-braking software updates, and selected EX30 software-related programmes. Volvo repairs every safety recall free of charge, but used Volvos change hands often, and recall letters sent to the original keeper frequently never reach the new owner. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Volvo Retailer, regardless of vehicle age.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Volvo? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Volvo, including the V40, V60, V90, S60, S90, XC40, XC40 Recharge, EX30, EX40, EX90, XC60, XC90, C40 Recharge and EC40. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Software-update recalls on the new EX30 covering driver-display behaviour, brake-system warnings and other connected-software issues, addressed through dealer reflashes or over-the-air updates.
Diesel fuel-filter heater fire-risk recall: in rare cases the heater could short-circuit and cause a fire under the bonnet, requiring a free dealer inspection and replacement.
Front seatbelt steel cable recall: the cable could weaken over time and reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt during a collision, prompting a free inspection.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Volvo safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | B8R | Urea Pump Replace |
| Mar 2026 | FL | M0399 UDS pump replace (wave 4). FL/FE (3) |
| Mar 2026 | FE | M0399 UDS pump replace (wave 4). FL/FE (3) |
| Feb 2026 | B8R(3) | Engine Management System (EMS) software Update |
| Feb 2026 | B8L(3) | Engine Management System (EMS) software Update |
| Feb 2026 | B13R | Emergency open door warning software Update |
| Feb 2026 | EX30 | Seat Recliner |
| Jan 2026 | FH | M0387 Silencer particulate filter insert gasket replace |
| Jan 2026 | FM | M0387 Silencer particulate filter insert gasket replace |
| Jan 2026 | EX30CC | HV Battery |
| Jan 2026 | EX30 | HV Battery |
| Dec 2025 | FH | C0519 Front axle screws retightening/replace |
| Dec 2025 | FM | C0519 Front axle screws retightening/replace |
| Dec 2025 | XC90 | Front seat belts |
| Nov 2025 | FHE | C0506 - HPCU SW update. FHE/FME/FMLE (4) (Phase 1) / C0520 IRMU replace. FHE/FME (4) (Phase 2) / C0521 IRMU replace FHE/FME/FMLE (4) / FLE/FEE (3) (Phase 3) |
| Nov 2025 | FLE | C0506 - HPCU SW update. FHE/FME/FMLE (4) (Phase 1) / C0520 IRMU replace. FHE/FME (4) (Phase 2) / C0521 IRMU replace FHE/FME/FMLE (4) / FLE/FEE (3) (Phase 3) |
| Nov 2025 | FME | C0506 - HPCU SW update. FHE/FME/FMLE (4) (Phase 1) / C0520 IRMU replace. FHE/FME (4) (Phase 2) / C0521 IRMU replace FHE/FME/FMLE (4) / FLE/FEE (3) (Phase 3) |
| Nov 2025 | FEE | C0506 - HPCU SW update. FHE/FME/FMLE (4) (Phase 1) / C0520 IRMU replace. FHE/FME (4) (Phase 2) / C0521 IRMU replace FHE/FME/FMLE (4) / FLE/FEE (3) (Phase 3) |
| Oct 2025 | EX90 | POT Separation |
| Oct 2025 | V60 | Seatbelt Torsion Bar |
Every Volvo check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Volvo V40
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Volvo V40
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Volvo vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
No. Polestar is the standalone performance-EV brand spun out of Volvo and has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Polestar page for any UK-registered Polestar — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Yes. PHEV-specific recalls (high-voltage battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain) appear in the same report as conventional safety recalls for all Volvo Recharge models.
No. Once a Volvo Retailer has logged the fuel-filter heater inspection and replacement against the VIN, the recall is marked completed and will not appear as outstanding.
Volvo is part of Geely. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Volvo maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.