The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V793000·Announced 2022-10-20

Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 Models Due to Software Error Causing Loss of Drive Power

Volvo is recalling 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because an electronic control module software error may prevent the engine from starting, leading to a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of drive power increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 15,674 vehicles. The issue is an electronic control module (ECM) software error that may prevent the combustion engine from starting, which causes a loss of drive power.

This defect increases the risk of a crash as the vehicle may lose drive power while the high-voltage battery is depleted. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will update the ECM software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 8, 2022. Owners can contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S90, XC90, XC60, V60
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
15,674

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • S90
  • XC90
  • XC60
  • V60
  • S60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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