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🧸 Product BE BG DK GR IS LU MT PL PT SE SI SK February 9, 2024

Volvo — XC40

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Volvo — XC40
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The rear left blinker may fail to function when activated. This could prevent the driver from signalling his intentions to surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 946 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a notice about some Volvo XC40 cars. A part in the rear left blinker may not work right.

What's happening? The blinker might not light up when you turn it on. This could make it hard for other drivers to see your turn signals.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Volvo XC40, check if this problem is fixed. It affects cars in many countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volvo dealer to have it checked. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Volvo
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear left blinker may fail to function when activated. This could prevent the driver from signalling his intentions to surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Sweden

First published
February 9, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011821

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Volvo — XC40. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear left blinker may fail to function when activated. This could prevent the driver from signalling his intentions to surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Sweden
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 9, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, 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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