Volvo XC40 Recall R/2020/269: Bolts In The Battery Disconnect Unit Are Not Torqued To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R10040
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC40 vehicles built between 13 January 2020 and 14 May 2020. Bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) [a component of the High Voltage (HV) Battery] are not torqued according to specification and a bolt may come loose. The dealer will replace the high voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) [a component of the High Voltage (HV) Battery] are not torqued according to specification and a bolt may come loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTS IN THE BATTERY DISCONNECT UNIT ARE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU) [a component of the High Voltage (HV) Battery] are not torqued according to specification and a bolt may come loose. Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolts in the battery disconnect unit are not torqued to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the high voltage battery.
Are You Affected?
XC40 built between 13 January 2020 and 14 May 2020 may be included. Volvo estimates 1 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 R10040 or the DVSA reference R/2020/269. 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/2020/246 on 25 Aug 2020, for front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened. The one launched after it was R/2021/001 on 7 Jan 2021, for vehicles may have the supplementary restraint system control unit incorrectly tightened to…. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/269, launched 15 September 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.