Volvo XC60, XC90 Recall R/2021/360: Thrust Bearing In Turbo Charger Might Not Be Robust Enough, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2021
- Launched
- 2,083
- vehicles in the UK
- R10098
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC60, XC90 vehicles built between 5 February 2019 and 2 September 2019. The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough. The dealer will replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THRUST BEARING IN TURBO CHARGER MIGHT NOT BE ROBUST ENOUGH Defect: The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough. Remedy: Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: thrust bearing in turbo charger might not be robust enough.
The Fix
The dealer will replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.
Are You Affected?
XC60, XC90 built between 5 February 2019 and 2 September 2019 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,083 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 R10098 or the DVSA reference R/2021/360. 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/2021/331 on 18 Sep 2021, for potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake…. The one launched after it was R/2021/429 on 13 Dec 2021, for the starter motor may engage incorrectly. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/360, launched 18 October 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.