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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V072000·Announced 2026-02-06

Volvo Recalls 2017 S60L Vehicles Due to Door Latch Defect

Volvo is recalling 2,758 2017 S60L vehicles because a door latch component may break, preventing the door from latching securely and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch failure) that can lead to doors opening unexpectedly, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling 2,758 2017 S60L vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where a component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury. The recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V849.

Dealers will replace all four door latches free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R89978. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 19, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S60L
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
2,758

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 (1)

  • S60L

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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