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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 21V881📅 Nov 12, 2021

2021 Volvo XC40 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

💥 The risk

A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V881000
Manufacturer recall #
R10128
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Component
ENGINE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Owner phone
1-888-458-1552
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 16, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V881 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V881?

2021 Volvo XC40. 4 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-458-1552.