Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 1, 2024
Volvo XC40 2024: Turn Signal Failure Risk - Recall R10256
Volvo recalls 2024 XC40 vehicles with faulty turn signal indicator due to CEM software error. Update via dealer or OTA to prevent crash risks. Affected models mailed notification Feb 16, 2024.
Volvo is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles because a software error in the central electronic module may cause the left rear turn signal to stop working. This could lead to crashes if other drivers aren't notified of your turning vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81895-volvo-xc40-2024-turn-signal-failure-risk-recall-r10256.
“Volvo XC40 2024: Turn Signal Failure Risk - Recall R10256.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81895-volvo-xc40-2024-turn-signal-failure-risk-recall-r10256. Based on NHTSA recall #24V010000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V010000).
Volvo Car USA LLC recalled 2024 XC40 vehicles due to a nonfunctioning exterior turn signal, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) in a recall announced on October 1, 2024. Owners should have an over-the-air software update performed free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo XC40, 2024
What to do
The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
The hazard
A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function. This may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Car USA LLC has 22 other recalls on record since February 11, 2016. Recent recalls include a seat belt warning chime failure and high-voltage battery fire risks for the Volvo EX30 (2025) in March and February 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Corvette 2025: Turn Signal Failure Risk - Recall (April 2, 2026) and Volvo VNL 2025-2027: Turn Signals May Fail, Risk of Crash (April 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Volvo XC40 has a notification letter mailed February 16, 2024. The recall affects vehicles with the specific CEM software error that may cause the left rear turn signal to malfunction.
Brand
Volvo
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule a dealer update or receive an over-the-air software update.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V010000 — Volvo XC40 2024: Turn Signal Failure Risk - Recall R10256
Hello,
I own a Volvo XC40 2024: Turn Signal Failure Risk - Recall R10256 that is covered by recall 24V010000 from Volvo.
The official recall notice states: The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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