Vehicle recall 18V800000 · November 13, 2018
Volvo S90, V60 and 6 more models
The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
- Consequence
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
- 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
- 18V800000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2018
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- R39917
- Owner notification
- December 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,548
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo S90 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo V60 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo V60CC (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo V90 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo V90CC (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo XC40 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo XC60 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Volvo XC90 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Volvo been repaired?
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