Volvo XC40 Recall R/2018/224: Rear Seat Back Lock Strikers May Be Missing On Both Sides Of The Seat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- R89898
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC40 vehicles built between 20 June 2018 and 21 June 2018. The rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat which could cause the backrest not to remain in the upright position. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install the missing striker plates. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat which could cause the backrest not to remain in the upright position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BACK LOCK STRIKERS MAY BE MISSING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SEAT Defect: The rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat which could cause the backrest not to remain in the upright position. Remedy: On affected vehicles install the missing striker plates.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the backrest not to remain in the upright position.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install the missing striker plates.
Are You Affected?
XC40 built between 20 June 2018 and 21 June 2018 may be included. Volvo estimates 15 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 R89898 or the DVSA reference R/2018/224. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| XC40CMA cell modules | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| XC40Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality | Low | R/2024/012 | |
| S60, V60, XC40During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event | Urgent | R/2023/263 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | Urgent | R/2023/025 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2017/188 on 15 Jun 2017, for rear passenger seat belt pre tensioner may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/314 on 12 Nov 2018, for possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm). You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/224, launched 17 August 2018. 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.