Volvo EX30 Recall R/2024/205: dHU Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 May 2024
- Launched
- 7,569
- vehicles in the UK
- R10273
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled EX30 vehicles built between 6 September 2023 and 30 April 2024. A software error has been identified in relation to the display. The recall notice describes the fix as: the solution is updated software available via OTA (over the air) or at a Volvo retailer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A software error has been identified in relation to the display. In rare cases this could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the vehicle speed from being displayed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DHU Update Defect: A software error has been identified in relation to the display. In rare cases this could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the vehicle speed from being displayed. Remedy: The solution is updated software available via OTA (over the air) or at a Volvo retailer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the vehicle speed from being displayed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the solution is updated software available via OTA (over the air) or at a Volvo retailer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EX30 built between 6 September 2023 and 30 April 2024 may be included. Volvo estimates 7,569 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 R10273 or the DVSA reference R/2024/205. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX30Seat Recliner | Low | R/2026/043 | |
| EX30, EX30CCHV Battery | Urgent | R/2025/559 | |
| XC40Due 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 | Low | R/2024/012 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | Urgent | R/2023/025 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreA software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine | Low | R/2022/313 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2024/124 on 11 Mar 2024, for seat and seat belt torque. The one launched after it was R/2024/446 on 5 Nov 2024, for push Road. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/205, launched 10 May 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.