Volvo S60, S60CC, S90 And 7 More Recall R/2017/002: One Or More Airbags May Fail To Deploy In The Event Of A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 1,415
- vehicles in the UK
- R89712
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, S90 and 7 more vehicles built between 16 August 2016 and 21 October 2016. It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. The dealer will replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ONE OR MORE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Defect: It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to none deployment of the air-bag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
S60, S60CC, S90 and 7 more built between 16 August 2016 and 21 October 2016 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,415 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 R89712 or the DVSA reference R/2017/002. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| V60Seatbelt torsion bar | Urgent | R/2025/386 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2016/257 on 1 Nov 2016, for seatbelt may separate from the buckle. The one launched after it was R/2017/105 on 8 Mar 2017, for retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/002, launched 3 January 2017. 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.