Volvo S60, S90, V60 And 6 More Recall R/2020/073: Software Issue Means That Automatic Emergency Brake System May Not Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 56,385
- vehicles in the UK
- R29998
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S90, V60 and 6 more vehicles built between 9 November 2018 and 10 March 2020. The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles must have new software downloaded. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOFTWARE ISSUE MEANS THAT AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM MAY NOT ENGAGE Defect: The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision Remedy: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: software issue means that automatic emergency brake system may not engage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles must have new software downloaded. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S90, V60 and 6 more built between 9 November 2018 and 10 March 2020 may be included. Volvo estimates 56,385 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 R29998 or the DVSA reference R/2020/073. 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/2020/071 on 16 Mar 2020, for one of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing. The one launched after it was R/2020/192 on 1 Jul 2020, for potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor…. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/073, launched 16 March 2020. 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.