Volvo XC90 Recall R/2007/182: Can-bus Connection May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2007
- Launched
- 245
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/182
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. Upon insertion of the ignition key the engine control module may transmit a signal to shut down the Can-Bus network thus disabling functions such as the climate control. The dealer will upgrade the relevant software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Upon insertion of the ignition key the engine control module may transmit a signal to shut down the Can-Bus network thus disabling functions such as the climate control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CAN-BUS CONNECTION MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It has been identified that upon insertion of the ignition key the engine control module may transmit a signal to shut down the Can-Bus network thus disabling functions such as the climate control. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant software upgraded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: can-bus connection may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the relevant software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 245 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 DVSA reference R/2007/182. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/181 on 10 Dec 2007, for weight information product label incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2008/013 on 21 Jan 2008, for engine fuel pump may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/182, launched 10 December 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.