Volvo XC40 Recall R/2024/012: Due To A Software Error The Left Rear Indicator May Stop Working. Should This Happen It…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2024
- Launched
- 18,755
- vehicles in the UK
- R10256
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC40 vehicles built between 13 October 2022 and 20 December 2023. Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. The recall notice describes the fix as: solution is to upgrade the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality. Defect: Due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality. Remedy: Solution is to upgrade the software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: due to a software error the left rear indicator may stop working. Should this happen it will be an intermittent issue and a message will be shown in the driver display. By turning the indictor off and back on again the indicator should return to full functionality: if the warning message is no longer displayed the indicator has full functionality.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: solution is to upgrade the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XC40 built between 13 October 2022 and 20 December 2023 may be included. Volvo estimates 18,755 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 R10256 or the DVSA reference R/2024/012. 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 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, V60, XC40During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event | Urgent | R/2023/263 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | Urgent | R/2023/025 | |
| XC40The starter motor may engage incorrectly | Low | R/2021/429 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2023/345 on 8 Dec 2023, for the anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been…. The one launched after it was R/2024/124 on 11 Mar 2024, for seat and seat belt torque. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/012, launched 15 January 2024. 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.