832 recalls across 123 models
Volvo has 70 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1974 through 2027. Across those models, 626 recall campaigns are recorded, with 79% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which covers conditions such as fire risk, loss of vehicle control, and serious injury potential. The VNL leads the lineup with 96 recalls, followed by the VN at 52 and the XC90 at 40. A recent Critical recall involves 2025 EX30 vehicles, where a high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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Top 8 of 21 categories across VOLVO
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
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| Brakes | 108 | 13% | 65 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 104 | 13% | 54 | 23 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 95 | 11% | 88 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 69 | 8% | 2 | 62 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 6% | 29 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Airbags | 46 | 6% | 9 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires & Wheels | 45 | 5% | 31 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 40 | 5% | 35 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 279 | 34% | 75 | 79 | 87 | 37 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.