Volvo S60, S90, V60 And 6 More Recall R/2021/331: Potentially Insufficient Or Missing Welding Connection In The Hydraulic Unit Of The Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2021
- Launched
- 28
- vehicles in the UK
- R10120
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S90, V60 and 6 more vehicles built between 16 May 2019 and 8 March 2021. There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System. The dealer will replace the hydraulic unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIALLY INSUFFICIENT OR MISSING WELDING CONNECTION IN THE HYDRAULIC UNIT OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM Defect: There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System. Remedy: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake system.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the hydraulic unit.
Are You Affected?
S60, S90, V60 and 6 more built between 16 May 2019 and 8 March 2021 may be included. Volvo estimates 28 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 R10120 or the DVSA reference R/2021/331. 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/2021/282 on 2 Aug 2021, for pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank…. The one launched after it was R/2021/360 on 18 Oct 2021, for thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/331, launched 18 September 2021. 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.