Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V503000 Reported August 25, 2020

Wipers may loosen

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Visibility · 87,226 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V503000
Manufacturer Campaign
R10044
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
87,226
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 25, 2020
Completion Rate
98.46

Defect Summary

Volvo car of n.a., llc (volvo cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 xc60 vehicles. the nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.

Safety Consequence

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volvo car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. the recall began september 29, 2020. owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. volvo car's number for this recall is r10044.

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 20V503000 or campaign R10044.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V503000

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

What is recall 20V503000?

NHTSA recall 20V503000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on August 25, 2020. It addresses: Wipers may loosen. The recall affects approximately 87,226 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V503000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10044. 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.