Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V535000 Reported August 15, 2018

Missing rear seat back lock strikers

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Seats · 27 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V535000
Manufacturer Campaign
R89898
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
27
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 15, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Volvo cars usa llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2019 volvo xc40 vehicles. the rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.

Safety Consequence

If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. volvo's number for this recall is r89898.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V535000 or campaign R89898.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V535000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V535000?

NHTSA recall 18V535000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on August 15, 2018. It addresses: Missing rear seat back lock strikers. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V535000 or the manufacturer campaign number R89898. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.