NHTSA Recall 20V144000: Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance) and pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition (forward collision avoidance)
Volvo Car USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 121,605 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V144000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R29998 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › SOFTWARE › PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION |
| Report received | March 12, 2020 |
| Owner notification | April 9, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Safety risk
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V144000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo S90 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo V60 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo V60CC | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo V90 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo V90CC | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo XC40 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2019, 2020 |
| Volvo XC90 | 2019, 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.