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Volvo Car Ireland Limited recalls certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60 and S60 model vehicles.

Volvo Car Ireland Limited is recalling certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, and S60 model vehicles due to a potential manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery that could cause overheating and possibly lead to a battery fire when parked with a fully charged battery. There are 199 vehicles affected, produced between February 2019 and November 2021.

Brand
Volvo
Product
V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, S60
Batch codes
S60: 25/02/2019 to 30/11/2021, XC60: 25/09/2019 to 29/11/2021, XC90: 29/04/2019 to 29/11/2021, V60: 15/05/2019 to 01/12/2021, S90: 26/07/2019 to 24/05/2021, V90: 09/06/2019 to 29/11/2021
What to do
Consumers should contact their nearest Volvo Dealer or Authorised Repairer for inspection and potential software updates.

Recall campaign next steps

Volvo Cars Ireland Limited will be writing directly to those consumers affected by this recall. The letter will advise affected vehicle owners to contact their nearest Volvo Dealer or Authorised Repairer.

If you believe your vehicle may be impacted by any of the recall(s) below, Volvo Car Ireland Limited can be contacted on 01-4631220 or through their online web form.

Volvo Group Ireland recalls certain Volvo model vehicles.

29 December 2025

Volvo Group recalls certain Volvo EX30 model vehicles.

Investigations have identified potential overheating of a High Voltage Battery cell. This could lead to a possible fire within the high voltage battery.

There are 442 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 06 September 2023 and 12 August 2025.


Volvo Group Ireland recalls certain Volvo vehicles.

06 October 2025

Volvo Group UK Limited recalls certain Volvo EX90 model vehicles.

A safety issue has been identified whereby due to a production issue, there is potentially a crimp missing between the nut and aluminium tube inside the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.  There is a risk that the POT spindle may separate whilst the tailgate is being opened and closed.  Should this happen, the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury. 

There are 6 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 24 January 2024 and 12 August 2024.


Volvo Group Ireland recalls certain Volvo vehicles.

16 September 2025

Volvo Group UK Limited recalls certain Volvo V60 model vehicles.

A safety issue has been identified whereby there is a potential defect in the torsion bar within the seatbelt system.  In the event of an impact, the seatbelt restraining performance may not perform as expected, and cause uncontrolled spool-out of the seatbelt, potentially reducing occupant protection.

There are 2 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 25 June 2025 and 27 August 2025.


Volvo Car Ireland Limited recalls certain Volvo XC60, XC90, V60, XC40, C40 model vehicles

13 June 2025

Volvo Car Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Volvo XC60, XC90, V60, XC40, C40 model vehicles.

A safety issue has been identified whereby braking functionality may be temporarily disabled after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected (if you have a plug-in hybrid) or when using One Pedal Drive (if you have pure electric). This could potentially lead to a collision.

There are 473 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between:

XC60 24.07.2019 and 25.06.2025  

XC90 24.07.2019 and 11.06.2025 

V60 07.06.2019 and 11.06.2025

XC40   27.10.20 and 11.06.2025

C40 20.10.2021 and 11.06.2025


 

Volvo Car Ireland Limited recalls certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60 and S60 model vehicles.

21 March 2025

Volvo Car Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60 and S60 model vehicles.

There is a potential risk that the high voltage battery may have a manufacturing defect, which could potentially cause the battery cells to overheat when the high voltage battery is fully charged.  In the worst-case scenario, a battery fire may develop when your vehicle is parked up with a fully charged battery.  There is no risk of fire whilst the vehicle is being driven.   The solution is to inspect the modules, replace if necessary, and download new software which will continuously monitor the battery module performance.

There are 199 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between: 

S60: 25/02/2019 to 30/11/2021,

XC60: 25/09/2019 to 29/11/2021, 

XC90: 29/04/2019 to 29/11/2021, 

V60: 15/05/2019 to 01/12/2021, 

S90: 26/07/2019 to 24/05/2021, 

V90: 09/06/2019 to 29/11/2021.

Volvo Car Ireland Limited recalls certain Volvo EX90 model vehicles.

11 February 2025

Volvo Car Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Volvo EX90 model vehicles.

There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules.  Should this occur, visibility will be reduced for a period of 2-3 seconds before it is restored.

There are 39 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 15 August 2023 and 29 January 2025.


Frequently asked questions

Is V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, S60 being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. Volvo Car Ireland Limited is recalling certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, and S60 model vehicles due to a potential manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery that could cause overheating and possibly lead to a battery fire when parked with a fully charged battery. There are 199 vehicles affected, produced between February 2019 and November 2021.

Why is V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, S60 being recalled?

The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. Volvo Car Ireland Limited is recalling certain Volvo V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, and S60 model vehicles due to a potential manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery that could cause overheating and possibly lead to a battery fire when parked with a fully charged battery. There are 199 vehicles affected, produced between February 2019 and November 2021.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact their nearest Volvo Dealer or Authorised Repairer for inspection and potential software updates.

Which batches of V90, XC60, XC90, S90, V60, S60 are affected?

The affected batch codes are: S60: 25/02/2019 to 30/11/2021, XC60: 25/09/2019 to 29/11/2021, XC90: 29/04/2019 to 29/11/2021, V60: 15/05/2019 to 01/12/2021, S90: 26/07/2019 to 24/05/2021, V90: 09/06/2019 to 29/11/2021.

Source: Road Safety Authority · Last checked 9 July 2026