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  • 23 Jun 2025VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2025/211

    BCM2 SW – Safety Notice

    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
    138
    OEM ref
    R10329
    Build start
    18 May 2020
    Build end
    11 Jun 2025
  • 24 Mar 2025VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2025/117

    SPA1 Cell Modules

    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
    197
    OEM ref
    R10312
    Build start
    09 Jun 2019
    Build end
    29 Nov 2021
  • 05 Nov 2024VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2024/446

    BCM2 – Push Road

    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
    39
    OEM ref
    R10289
    Build start
    03 Jun 2019
    Build end
    21 Oct 2019
  • 05 Nov 2024VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2024/446

    BCM2 – Push Road

    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
    0
    OEM ref
    R10289
    Build start
    09 Oct 2019
    Build end
    09 Oct 2019
  • 24 Jan 2023VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2023/025

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

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Update the brake control module software.

    Vehicles affected
    10,197
    OEM ref
    R10217
    Build start
    12 Oct 2022
    Build end
    13 Jan 2023
  • 24 Jan 2023VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2023/025

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

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Update the brake control module software.

    Vehicles affected
    10,197
    OEM ref
    R10217
    Build start
    11 Oct 2022
    Build end
    13 Jan 2023
  • 27 Oct 2022VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2022/313

    A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE

    Defect

    The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

    Remedy

    Download updated software.

    Vehicles affected
    4,755
    OEM ref
    R10198
    Build start
    23 Mar 2021
    Build end
    07 Oct 2022
  • 18 Sept 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/331

    POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM

    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
    OEM ref
    R10120
    Build start
    21 Aug 2019
    Build end
    07 Dec 2020
  • 18 Sept 2021VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2021/331

    POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM

    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
    OEM ref
    R10120
    Build start
    23 Nov 2020
    Build end
    27 Nov 2020
  • 02 Aug 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/282

    PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER TO INDICATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN IT COULD BE EMPTY

    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
    OEM ref
    R10115
    Build start
    01 Jun 2021
    Build end
    14 Jul 2021
  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    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
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    30 Oct 2018
    Build end
    01 Dec 2019
  • 07 Jun 2021VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2021/205

    THERE IS A RISK THAT THE 15AMP FUSE COULD BLOW WHICH WILL PREVENT THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FROM OPERATING

    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
    OEM ref
    R10100
    Build start
    26 Nov 2018
    Build end
    04 Dec 2019
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    10 Sept 2020
    Build end
    21 Sept 2020
  • 07 Jan 2021VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2021/001

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED TO THE CAR BODY

    Defect

    Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

    Remedy

    Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    704
    OEM ref
    R10068
    Build start
    14 Sept 2020
    Build end
    22 Sept 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    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
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 16 Mar 2020VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2020/073

    SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE

    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
    OEM ref
    R29998
    Build start
    21 Jan 2019
    Build end
    10 Mar 2020
  • 07 Oct 2019VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2019/180

    THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM

    Defect

    The engine�s 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
    69,630
    OEM ref
    R29939 /45 /46/47/48/97
    Build start
    30 Jun 2016
    Build end
    17 Apr 2018
  • 07 Oct 2019VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2019/180

    THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC INLET MANIFOLD MAY MELT AND DEFORM

    Defect

    The engine�s 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
    69,630
    OEM ref
    R29939 /45 /46/47/48/97
    Build start
    21 Apr 2016
    Build end
    02 May 2018
  • 12 Nov 2018VOLVO CAR V90CCRef R/2018/314

    POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM)

    Defect

    There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    Remedy

    Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    Vehicles affected
    7,322
    OEM ref
    R39917
    Build start
    23 Sept 2016
    Build end
    30 Oct 2018
  • 12 Nov 2018VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2018/314

    POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM)

    Defect

    There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    Remedy

    Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

    Vehicles affected
    7,322
    OEM ref
    R39917
    Build start
    24 Mar 2016
    Build end
    30 Oct 2018
  • 08 Mar 2017VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2017/105

    RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN

    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
    OEM ref
    R89714
    Build start
    06 Dec 2016
    Build end
    01 Mar 2017
  • 03 Jan 2017VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2017/002

    ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION

    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
    OEM ref
    R89712
    Build start
    23 Aug 2016
    Build end
    09 Sept 2016
  • 10 Jan 2003VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2003/008

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    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
    OEM ref
    R82056
  • 11 Jul 2002VOLVO CAR V90Ref R/2002/097

    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE

    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
    OEM ref
    R82055

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