Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 18V-535 · 2019 Volvo XC40
Volvo Car USA LLC recall 18V-535 covers 27 2019 Volvo XC40 for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V535000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
The risk
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 20, 2018 to June 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.