UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Volvo XC40 for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
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.
Recall campaigns for the Volvo XC40 can span multiple model years, and because used Volvo vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Volvo dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Volvo XC40. Showing the most recent 14 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | XC40 | BCM2 SW – Safety Notice |
| Jan 2024 | XC40 | Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality. |
| Sept 2023 | XC40 | During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event. |
| Jan 2023 | XC40 | There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. |
| Dec 2021 | XC40 | THE STARTER MOTOR MAY ENGAGE INCORRECTLY |
| Sept 2021 | XC40 | POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM |
| Feb 2021 | XC40 RECHARGE | HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING |
| Jan 2021 | XC40 | TWO NUTS ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH INSUFFICIENT TORQUE |
| Jan 2021 | XC40 | A CABLE HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE ASSEMBLED IN THE INCORRECT POSITION |
| Sept 2020 | XC40 | BOLTS IN THE BATTERY DISCONNECT UNIT ARE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION |
| Mar 2020 | XC40 | ONE OF THE NUTS SECURING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE FIREWALL IS MISSING. |
| Mar 2020 | XC40 | SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE |
| Nov 2018 | XC40 | POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM) |
| Aug 2018 | XC40 | REAR SEAT BACK LOCK STRIKERS MAY BE MISSING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT |
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 XC40
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 XC40
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 XC40 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.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Volvo.
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.