Vehicle recall R/2003/171

Volvo XC90 recall: Possible unintentional operation of ABS

DVSA recall R/2003/171 names the Volvo XC90. It was launched 30 October 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/171
Launched: 30 October 2003
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R53063
Vehicles: 429 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is a possibility that at certain temperatures (room temp or below) that the front wheel speed sensors can send faulty signals to a number of control units. It is possible that under braking the ABS could be activated when not needed and the ABS light will be illuminated.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace both front wheel sensors with modified type.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo XC90	not recorded	429

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Other recalls for these models

R/2003/167 Possible incorrect fitting of seat belt attachments 24 October 2003, Volvo XC90
R/2004/007 Possible fuel leak from injector pipes. 7 January 2004, Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2005/168 Battery ground cable may short circuit 21 November 2005, Volvo XC90, Volvo S80
R/2006/089 Steering may fail 10 May 2006, Volvo XC90
R/2007/031 Engine malfunction light may illuminate 13 February 2007, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90
R/2007/058 Fire may occur 13 March 2007, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo S60 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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