Recall 10V564 affects 58 2010 Volvo XC60 vehicles for misassembled curtain air bags. Inspection and adjustment are free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 58 2010 XC60 vehicles because the curtain air bags were mis-assembled during manufacturing. If a crash requires those air bags to deploy, the defect can keep them from protecting occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The curtain air bags in the 2010 Volvo XC60 are the air bags mounted along the roofline above the side windows. They are designed to drop down between the glass and the occupants when the crash sensors command deployment. Their job is to help protect heads and upper bodies during a side crash or rollover.
On affected XC60 vehicles, the curtain air bags were mis-assembled during manufacturing. That means the air bag package or related mounting pieces were not put together the way Volvo specified. When the system tries to deploy, the air bag can fail to come out, or it can come out in the wrong shape or direction. Either failure leaves the occupant with less protection than the system was built to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is hidden inside the curtain air bag assembly, so the vehicle can look and drive normally until the air bag is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 58 |
Not every 2010 Volvo XC60 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the curtain air bag does not deploy as designed in a crash, the occupant has less protection and faces a higher risk of injury. Because this is crash-protection equipment, confirm your VIN and schedule dealer guidance promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Volvo XC60 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the free curtain-air-bag inspection and adjustment that fixes mis-assembled curtain air bags.
- Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V564 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to inspect both left and right curtain air bag assemblies before you rely on the vehicle for passenger protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician inspects the left and right curtain air bag assemblies to confirm they were assembled and positioned correctly. If an assembly needs correction, the technician adjusts it so the curtain air bag can deploy as intended. The repair is performed free of charge under the recall, including the inspection and any needed adjustment. Volvo lists owner support through Volvo Customer Care for questions about the recall process.
Timeline
| November 10, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V564?
Recall 10V564 covers 58 2010 Volvo XC60 vehicles with curtain air bags that were at risk of mis-assembly. The defect can keep a curtain air bag from deploying as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. Volvo dealers inspect both curtain air bag assemblies and adjust them for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Volvo XC60 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific XC60 is included in recall 10V564. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the left and right curtain air bag inspection. Reference recall number 10V564 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo states that dealers inspect the left and right curtain air bag assemblies and adjust them free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Volvo XC60 before the air bag recall repair?
This recall does not carry a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is tied to crash protection: if a curtain air bag does not deploy as intended during a crash, it can fail to properly protect the occupant. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free Volvo dealer inspection.
What if I bought this Volvo XC60 used?
The free recall repair still applies to a used vehicle. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your XC60 is included, then call a franchised Volvo dealer and reference recall number 10V564.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V564000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V564 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V564000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →