NHTSA recall 19V046000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V046000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R89910 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA LLC |
| Reported | 2019-01-18 |
| Owners notified | 2019-05-14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| Units potentially affected | 45990 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2020 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2020-10-02 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 45990 |
| Reported remedied | 44761 (97%) |
| Reported unreachable | 293 |
| Reported removed | 14 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.
What can happen
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
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.
| 2018 VOLVO XC60 | Built 2017-01-12 to 2018-10-26. |
|---|---|
| 2019 VOLVO XC60 | Built 2017-01-12 to 2018-10-26. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 35503.4.0 | 2026-06-08. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap |
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| 33183.9.1 | 2026-04-07. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noise in the attached file, replace the roller blind according to VIDA. |
| 36902 | 2026-01-07. Service bulletin. This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing any parts, follow the 3 steps in the instructions. |
| TJ36902.1.0-2025-10-31 | 2025-12-22. Service bulletin. This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing any parts, follow the 3 steps in the instructions. |
| 36277 | 2024-11-05. Service bulletin. This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| TJ3627710 | 2023-09-05. Service bulletin. Body, cab and interior. |
| TJ34071 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. Info request, loose door sealing strips |
| TJ35078 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. Rattling noise when closing front door. |
| R89910 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Group, has decided to launch Recall R89910 on certain model year 2018 ? 2019 XC60 vehicles equipped with a Power Operated Tailgate (POT). Volvo has identified that the tailgate lifting arms (drive units) under certain conditions and cold temperatures may freeze. If this would occur, it may lead to noise or loss of function when operating the tailgate in freezing conditions with risk of separation of the tailgate lifting arms.In worst case scenario, this may result in complete separation of tailgate lifting arms with spring detaching and projecting in a rearward direction with significant force resulting in risk for personal injury. |
| PB23S29878 | 2023-04-24. Service bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29878 on certain model year 2017 - 2018 XC90, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the lower flap in the capless unit that is located inside the fuel tank filler pipe, intermittently may not close completely after refueling. This could result in a Check Engine Light and Diagnostic Trouble Code ECM-P0044200. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.