Vehicle recall R/2026/272

Volvo XC40 recall: CMA Cell Modules

DVSA recall R/2026/272 names the Volvo XC40. It was launched 13 July 2026. It covers vehicles built 12 March 2019 to 6 December 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/272
Launched: 13 July 2026
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R10388
Vehicles: 7,760 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In the most serious case there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.

The fix

Check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install 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	12 March 2019 to 6 December 2021	7,760

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Other recalls for these models

R/2025/211 BCM2 SW - Safety Notice 23 June 2025, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60 and others
R/2024/012 Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality. 15 January 2024, Volvo XC40
R/2023/263 During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In the most serious case this could cause a thermal event. 4 September 2023, Volvo V60, Volvo S60, 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/2021/429 The starter motor may engage incorrectly 13 December 2021, Volvo XC40
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

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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. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. 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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