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2020 Volvo XC60 · Driver assistance & braking

Automatic emergency braking may not engage

Certain 2019 to 2020 XC60 vehicles were recalled because the automatic emergency braking system might not detect an obstacle or brake as intended.

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Covered model years
2019–2020
Evidence level
Safety recall published
Source review date
August 2, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
volvo-xc60-2019-automatic-emergency-braking-software

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The conventional brake pedal feels abnormal or a red brake-system warning appears
  • The vehicle cannot be driven while maintaining safe stopping distance without relying on AEB

What the source says

The documented condition

Volvo recall R29998 covers certain 2019 to 2020 XC60 vehicles with a software and hardware incompatibility in the automatic emergency braking system. The condition may prevent both a collision warning and automatic braking. Volvo states that the normal brake system and other vehicle functions are not affected by this recall.

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • city safety did not brake
  • collision warning not working
  • automatic braking failed
  • Volvo did not detect obstacle
  • pedestrian braking not engaging
  • AEB recall XC60

Symptoms in the record

  • Automatic emergency braking may not activate when expected
  • The forward-collision warning may not appear for a stationary object
  • There may be no advance warning before the safety function is needed

Vehicles and limits

  • Certain 2019 to 2020 Volvo XC60 vehicles
  • Recall R29998 eligibility must be checked by VIN
  • The same recall also covers specified Volvo S60, S90, V60, V90, XC40 and XC90 vehicles

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Volvo's recall remedy is a free update to the Active Safety Domain Master software. The recall notice says the conventional braking system is not affected.

Mileage context

This software recall is VIN based and is not limited by mileage.

Original evidence

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Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorized recall repair · Software update

Complete the ASDM software recall

Check the VIN for R29998 and have a Volvo retailer install the Active Safety Domain Master software update if the recall is open.

Safe owner checkDriving precaution · Until recall status is resolved

Drive as if automatic braking is unavailable

Increase the following distance and keep full attention on the road. Be ready to use the normal brakes, and do not stage an AEB road test.

Boundary

Never test AEB by approaching a person, vehicle or object.

Record reviewed in the source on August 2, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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