Volvo S60, V60 Recall R/2012/144: Trim Panel May Cause Injury During Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 70
- vehicles in the UK
- R89354
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, V60 vehicles. Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The dealer will replace both trim panels and screws. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRIM PANEL MAY CAUSE INJURY DURING COLLISION Defect: Volvo's quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue with a limited number of S60 & V60 Volvos (MY2013). The securing screws for the inner A-pillar panels may have been torqued incorrectly. This could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated. If the trims become detached they could cause injury to the occupants in the front seats. The corrective action is to replace both A-pillar trims as well as the securing screws. Remedy: Replace both trim panels and screws.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the A-pillar panels to crack and this may affect the attachment of the trims during a collision should the inflatable curtain be activated.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both trim panels and screws.
Are You Affected?
S60, V60 may be included. Volvo estimates 70 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 R89354 or the DVSA reference R/2012/144. 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/2012/104 on 14 Sep 2012, for reduced braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2013/046 on 8 Apr 2013, for loss of drive. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/144, launched 13 November 2012. 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.