Volvo S90, V60, V60CC And 5 More Recall R/2018/314: Possible Software Issue In The Vehicle Connectivity Module (Vcm), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 7,322
- vehicles in the UK
- R39917
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S90, V60, V60CC and 5 more vehicles built between 24 March 2016 and 1 November 2018. There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module. The dealer will upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SOFTWARE ISSUE IN THE VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY MODULE (VCM) Defect: There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module. Remedy: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible software issue in the vehicle connectivity module (vcm).
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S90, V60, V60CC and 5 more built between 24 March 2016 and 1 November 2018 may be included. Volvo estimates 7,322 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 R39917 or the DVSA reference R/2018/314. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40CMA cell modules | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2018/224 on 17 Aug 2018, for rear seat back lock strikers may be missing on both sides of the seat. The one launched after it was R/2018/377 on 4 Jan 2019, for small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/314, launched 12 November 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.