2017 Volvo S60L recall: Doors May Open Unexpectedly/FMVSS 206
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
A door that is not securely latched can open unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
2,758 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2017 Volvo S60L.
- Compared with
Volvo Car USA, LLC has 5 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 9 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
48 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Car USA, LLC since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Jan. 2, 2026 2025 Volvo EX30 recall: Park Outside - High Voltage Battery Fire Risk
- Dec. 23, 2025 2021-2025 Volvo XC40, 2022-2025 Volvo S90, 2022-2025 Volvo V90CC and 9 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Nov. 25, 2025 2018, 2025 Volvo XC60, 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV recall: Loose Front Seats (agency record)
- Sept. 30, 2025 2025 Volvo EX90 recall: Power Operated Tailgate May Drop Suddenly (agency record)
- Sept. 10, 2025 2026 Volvo V60CCMHEV, 2026 Volvo V90CCMHEV, 2026 Volvo XC60MHEV and 1 more model recall: Damaged Seat Belt Retractor (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo S60L 2017
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V072000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,758 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | R89978 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record