Volvo V40 Recall R/2014/034: Cem Software May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2014
- Launched
- 1,492
- vehicles in the UK
- R29470
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled V40 vehicles built between 25 November 2013 and 10 March 2014. A software issue within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all effected vehicles to install new upgraded software into the CEM. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A software issue within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning. This will result in the illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CEM SOFTWARE MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: A software issue within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning. This will result in the illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel. Remedy: Recall all effected vehicles to install new upgraded software into the CEM.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all effected vehicles to install new upgraded software into the CEM. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
V40 built between 25 November 2013 and 10 March 2014 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,492 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 R29470 or the DVSA reference R/2014/034. 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/2013/156 on 23 Dec 2013, for exhaust sleeve may detach. The one launched after it was R/2015/040 on 19 Feb 2015, for parking brake may unintentionally release. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/034, launched 25 March 2014. 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.