Doors May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 206

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Risk / consequence

A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R89978. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 19, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V849.

Chronology of events

1. Aug 8, 2019

   August 8, 2019 Volvo cars received the first report indicating problems with the door latch. An investigation was initiated to review the customer symptom and a possible root cause. The investigation was escalated to the Critical Concern Action Process (CCAP). The issue was concluded as potentially critical and the Critical Concern Management Team (CCMT) initiated a technical investigation to conclude customer symptom, risk assessment, testing, root cause etc. November 20, 2019 the technical investigation was completed, the CCMT team took the decision to start preparation for a recall as it was judged as an increased risk towards motor vehicle safety. December 18, 2025 Volvo cars received further questions indicating problems with the door latch outside the scope for NHTSA No. 19V849 / Volvo Cars recall no. R89978. An investigation was initiated and January 16, 2026, Volvo Cars investigation discovered a human error in the determination of chassis limitation. January 19, 2026: 2758 S60L vehicles added to existing Volvo Cars recall no. R89978.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Feb 09, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Feb 23, 2026 Phased Recall