Vehicle recall 18V535000 · August 15, 2018
2019 Volvo XC40
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V535000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2018
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- R89898
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC40 (2019): 2019
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