Volvo recall: Structure
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 could happen
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Xc60 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V046000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 18, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45,990
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 12, 2017 to Oct 26, 2018
- Part
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Back over prevention Dec 23, 2025
- Volvo recall: Seats Nov 25, 2025
- Volvo recall: Back over prevention May 8, 2025
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2025
- Volvo recall: Electrical system Mar 22, 2023
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 19, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.