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Volvo — S90L, XC90

Vehicles equipped with a rear seat control display; Model type: S90L (238), XC90 (256).

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: When liquid/droplets are present on the rear seat control display, there´s a risk that the signal to the display is maintained and perceived by the system as a “constant” touch. As a result, the front seat could be inadvertently moved until its end position, increasing the risk of injury.

Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? Volvo cars have a rear seat control display that can get wet. If liquid gets on it, the system may think someone is always touching it.

What's happening? This can make the front seat move on its own until it reaches the end. This could hurt someone sitting there.

Does this affect me? If you have a Volvo S90L or XC90 in Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Malta, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, or Slovakia, this could happen to you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volvo dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: When liquid/droplets are present on the rear seat control display, there´s a risk that the signal to the display is maintained and perceived by the system as a “constant” touch. As a result, the front seat could be inadvertently moved until its end position, increasing the risk of injury. · Origin: Sweden

First published
May 14, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003678

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Volvo — S90L, XC90. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: When liquid/droplets are present on the rear seat control display, there´s a risk that the signal to the display is maintained and perceived by the system as a “constant” touch. As a result, the front...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 14, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Malta, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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