Volvo S60, S80, V70 And 2 More Recall R/2010/165: Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 6,844
- vehicles in the UK
- R89140
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V70 and 2 more vehicles. An electrical short circuit within a connector could result in the illumination of the Airbag System Service Required message and Supplemental Restraint System warning lamp on the dashboard. The dealer will check and rework the connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An electrical short circuit within a connector could result in the illumination of the Airbag System Service Required message and Supplemental Restraint System warning lamp on the dashboard. Should this occur the driver's airbag would not deploy as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED. Defect: It is possible that an electrical short circuit within a connector could result in the illumination of the Airbag System Service Required message and Supplemental Restraint System warning lamp on the dashboard. Should this occur the driver's airbag would not deploy as intended if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and rework the connector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the illumination of the Airbag System Service Required message and Supplemental Restraint System warning lamp on the dashboard.
The Fix
The dealer will check and rework the connector.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V70 and 2 more may be included. Volvo estimates 6,844 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 R89140 or the DVSA reference R/2010/165. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| S60The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured | Urgent | R/2023/340 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2010/145 on 21 Sep 2010, for bonnet may open unintentionally. The one launched after it was R/2010/166 on 18 Oct 2010, for wheel may become loose. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/165, launched 18 October 2010. 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.