Volvo V70, XC70 Recall R/2007/162: Airbags May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Oct 2007
- Launched
- 2,386
- vehicles in the UK
- R87093 & R87094
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled V70, XC70 vehicles. Due to a software deviation within the supplementary restraint system (SRS) the inflatable curtain and side impact protection system may not deploy as intended. The dealer will update the SRS software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software deviation within the supplementary restraint system (SRS) the inflatable curtain and side impact protection system may not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: It has been identified that due to a software deviation within the supplementary restraint system (SRS) the inflatable curtain and side impact protection system may not deploy as intended. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the SRS software updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbags may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The dealer will update the SRS software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
V70, XC70 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,386 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R87093 & R87094 or the DVSA reference R/2007/162. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/093 on 21 May 2007, for left door handle may not perform in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2007/176 on 29 Nov 2007, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/162, launched 29 October 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.