UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Volvo XC90 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 XC90 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.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
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.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Volvo XC90. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | XC90 | Front seat belts |
| Jun 2025 | XC90 | BCM2 SW – Safety Notice |
| Mar 2025 | XC90 | SPA1 Cell Modules |
| Nov 2024 | XC90 | BCM2 – Push Road |
| Mar 2024 | XC90 | Seat and Seat Belt Torque |
| Dec 2023 | XC90 | The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision. |
| Jan 2023 | XC90 | There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. |
| Oct 2022 | XC90 | A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE |
| Oct 2021 | XC90 | THRUST BEARING IN TURBO CHARGER MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST ENOUGH |
| Sept 2021 | XC90 | POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM |
| Jun 2021 | XC90 | THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING |
| Jan 2021 | XC90 | VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY |
| Mar 2020 | XC90 | SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE |
| Dec 2019 | XC90 | POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER WHILST DRIVING |
| Oct 2019 | XC90 | THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM |
| Apr 2019 | XC90 | AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HOSE MAY BREAK |
| Jan 2019 | XC90 | SMALL CRACKS ON THE INSIDE OF A RUBBER FUEL HOSE |
| Nov 2018 | XC90 | POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM) |
| Jun 2017 | XC90 | REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION |
| Mar 2017 | XC90 | RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN |
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 XC90
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 XC90
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 XC90 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.