Recall 24V938 covers 2 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV vehicles for an improperly crimped driver-side air bag module. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 2 2023-2024 C40BEV vehicles because clamps on the driver's side inner far side air bag module can be improperly crimped, causing the air bag to deploy improperly. In a crash, that air bag can fail to protect the driver as intended, increasing injury risk; Volvo dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side inner far side air bag on 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV vehicles is an air bag module built into the driver front seat. It is meant to inflate during a crash event where that protection is needed, adding a cushion between the driver and the inside of the vehicle.
On affected vehicles, the clamps on the far side air bag module were not crimped correctly. A crimp is the tight mechanical squeeze that locks a clamp in place. Volvo traced the issue to wrong software control settings at the supplier's assembly station, before corrected settings were put in place in October 2024. With the clamp not secured as designed, the air bag can deploy improperly.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner does not get a light, sound, message, or other indication that the driver seat air bag module has the incorrect clamp crimp.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2023 and 2024 C40BEV model years; both list the same driver-side front air bag component.
| 2023 Volvo C40BEV | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo C40BEV | front air bag |
| Units affected | 2 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly deploying driver air bag can leave the driver without the intended crash protection and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free driver's side inner FSAB replacement that fixes the improperly deploying air bag module.
- Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V938 when you call.
- Call Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 with questions about recall number 24V938.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician replaces the driver's side inner far side air bag module, or FSAB. That means the affected air bag module is removed and a new module is installed so the air bag can deploy as designed. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 24V938. If you paid out of pocket for this FSAB repair before receiving the recall letter, Volvo's reimbursement program gives you a path to claim documented costs. Contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552 and keep any repair invoice or payment record tied to the air bag module.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| December 18, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 24, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 11, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 11, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V938?
Recall 24V938 covers 2 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV vehicles with improperly crimped clamps on the driver's side inner far side air bag module, or FSAB. The air bag can deploy improperly and fail to protect the driver as intended in a crash. Volvo dealers will replace the FSAB for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V938. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule replacement of the driver's side inner FSAB. Reference recall number 24V938 and Volvo recall number R10296 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo will replace the driver's side inner FSAB free of charge at any franchised Volvo dealer. Parts and labor are covered under the recall remedy.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver's side inner FSAB does not deploy as intended during a crash. That can reduce the protection the driver receives and increase the risk of injury. The remedy is replacement of the affected air bag module at a Volvo dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V938?
Volvo mailed owner notification letters on January 24, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Volvo dealer with recall number 24V938 or Volvo recall number R10296.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V938000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V938 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V938000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →