Vehicle recall R/2021/429

Volvo XC40 recall: The starter motor may engage incorrectly

DVSA recall R/2021/429 names the Volvo XC40. It was launched 13 December 2021. It covers vehicles built 2 October 2017 to 18 April 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/429
Launched: 13 December 2021
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R10143
Vehicles: 1,954 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The starter motor may engage incorrectly and this may lead to a noise when starting the engine or even non-start.

The fix

Download modified software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo XC40	2 October 2017 to 18 April 2019	1,954

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/331 Potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system 18 September 2021, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V60 and others
R/2021/060 High voltage contactors in the battery energy control module may open during driving 24 February 2021, Volvo XC40
R/2021/025 Two nuts on the brake booster have been assembled with insufficient torque 28 January 2021, Volvo XC40
R/2021/017 A cable harness in the engine compartment may be assembled in the incorrect position 25 January 2021, Volvo XC40
R/2023/025 There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. 24 January 2023, Volvo XC90, Volvo V90, Volvo V60 and others
R/2020/269 Bolts in the battery disconnect unit are not torqued to specification 15 September 2020, Volvo XC40

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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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