Volvo XC40 Recall R/2026/272: cMA Cell Modules, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 7,760
- vehicles in the UK
- R10388
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC40 vehicles built between 12 March 2019 and 6 December 2021. The High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. The dealer will check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install modified software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CMA Cell Modules Defect: On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery. Remedy: Check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install modified software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the Battery Cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the HV Battery Cells if necessary and install modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XC40 built between 12 March 2019 and 6 December 2021 may be included. Volvo estimates 7,760 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 R10388 or the DVSA reference R/2026/272. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2026/043 on 10 Feb 2026, for seat Recliner. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/272, launched 13 July 2026. 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.