How many recalls does Volvo have?

NHTSA has 75 Volvo recall campaigns on record across 19 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, seat belts, and air bags.

Which Volvo has the most recalls?

The Volvo XC60 has the most recall campaigns of any Volvo model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Volvo reliable when it comes to recalls?

Volvo scores 60 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 16 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Volvo for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Volvo. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Volvo Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

60/100

Below-average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 69% of makes we track.

Volvo scores 60 out of 100 (grade B) for recall severity, which ranks it 16 of 52 makes and better than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 75 Volvo recall campaigns across 19 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 413,151 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the electrical system.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Volvo model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Volvo recalls by year

Volvo recalls by affected system

25 Back Over Prevention

20 Equipment

16 Engine And Engine Cooling

11 Seats

How Volvo compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Volvo is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#13	Bentley	B 65	29
#14	Mini	B 64	33
#15	Jaguar	B 62	80
#16	Volvo	B 60	75
#17	Infiniti	B 60	61
#18	Land Rover	C 59	107
#19	Aston Martin	C 58	24

All Volvo models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
XC60	B 70	35	413,151	2010-2026
S60	B 67	31	413,151	2011-2025
XC90	C 57	29	413,151	2010-2026
V60	D 35	21	413,151	2011-2026
S90	B 74	15	413,151	2016-2025
XC40	F 17	14	413,151	2017-2025
V90	C 56	11	413,151	2017-2026
S80	B 74	10	308,260	2010-2016
XC70	A 89	9	308,260	2010-2016
C40	D 20	6	413,151	2022-2025
S40	A 93	4	7,420	2010-2011
EC40	B 67	3	413,151	2025
EX30	F 3	3	1,584	2025-2026
EX40	B 71	3	413,151	2025-2026
EX90	F 19	3	2,061	2025
V50	A 98	3	7,420	2010-2011
V70	A 90	3	308,260	2010-2016
C30	A 94	2	536	2010-2011
C70	A 99	2	20,611	2010-2012

Recent Volvo recalls

EX30 Mar 11, 2026 · 1,584 vehicles · NHTSA 26V136000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicle…
EX30 Feb 20, 2026 · 161 vehicles · NHTSA 26V103000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
S60 Feb 6, 2026 · 2,758 vehicles · NHTSA 26V072000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply …
EX30 Jan 2, 2026 · 40 vehicles · NHTSA 26V001000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
C40 Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · NHTSA 25V908000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearv…
XC60 Nov 25, 2025 · 3 vehicles · NHTSA 25V818000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
EX90 Sep 30, 2025 · 1,119 vehicles · NHTSA 25V654000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles. A spindle nut may detach from the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.
V60 Sep 10, 2025 · 1,357 vehicles · NHTSA 25V589000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during pro…

Common questions about Volvo recalls

How many recalls does Volvo have?: NHTSA has 75 Volvo recall campaigns on record across 19 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, seat belts, and air bags.
Which Volvo has the most recalls?: The Volvo XC60 has the most recall campaigns of any Volvo model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Volvo reliable when it comes to recalls?: Volvo scores 60 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 16 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Volvo for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Volvo. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.