Volvo S60, S90, V60 And 3 More Recall R/2022/313: A Software Error May Prevent The Engine Control Module From Starting The Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 4,755
- vehicles in the UK
- R10198
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S90, V60 and 3 more vehicles built between 23 March 2021 and 8 October 2022. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting. The recall notice describes the fix as: download updated software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FROM STARTING THE ENGINE Defect: The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.� Remedy: Download updated software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: download updated software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S90, V60 and 3 more built between 23 March 2021 and 8 October 2022 may be included. Volvo estimates 4,755 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 R10198 or the DVSA reference R/2022/313. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
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| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2021/429 on 13 Dec 2021, for the starter motor may engage incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2023/025 on 24 Jan 2023, for there may be a potential software error in the brake control module. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/313, launched 27 October 2022. 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.