Volvo Expands Recall for 2017 S60L Over Door Latch Issue

NHTSA reports Volvo has expanded its recall of 2017 S60L sedans due to a door latch defect that may cause doors to open. Check if your VIN is affected.

Volvo Car USA has expanded a safety recall affecting the 2017 model year Volvo S60L, adding 2,758 more sedans built between November 2016 and April 2017 to the campaign. The issue centers on defective side door latches that, under certain conditions, may compromise proper door retention.

According to documentation filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under campaign 19V849000 and Volvo’s internal recall number R89978, prolonged exposure to extremely high temperatures can weaken the latch mechanism. In specific cases, the retention hook for the pawl spring inside the latch may fracture, preventing the door from latching securely or, in the worst scenario, allowing it to open while the vehicle is in motion.

In most situations, drivers are likely to notice warning signs before any critical failure occurs. Owners may experience difficulty closing the door properly, and if a door remains ajar, the vehicle activates an AJAR warning indicator on the instrument panel to alert occupants.

The newly announced expansion follows an earlier recall that covered more than 144,000 Volvo vehicles across several model lines. After receiving additional reports in late 2025, the manufacturer identified an error in the original chassis range determination, which had left certain vehicles outside the initial scope. In January 2026, Volvo decided to broaden the campaign to ensure full coverage.

As part of the remedy, all affected vehicles will receive free replacement of all four door latches with improved components. The company reports that no accidents or injuries have been linked to this defect.

Owner notification letters are scheduled to begin mailing on February 23, 2026, and a VIN lookup is already available through the NHTSA recall database. The expansion underscores how components exposed to extreme climate conditions can gradually degrade, prompting manufacturers to reassess earlier recall boundaries even in the absence of reported crashes.