Recall 20V144000: 2019–2020 Volvo S60, 2019–2020 Volvo S90, 2019–2020 Volvo V60 +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Mar 12, 2020
Vehicles affected
121,605
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

The risk

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V144000
Manufacturer campaign
R29998
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Owner letters
Apr 9, 2020
Components
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology