Volvo Doors Might Fly Open If It Gets Too Hot

We’ve become quite accustomed to reading through recall notices issued by the NHTSA for all kinds of unusual faults, but a new recall impacting one particular Volvo model is odder than most. According to the Swedish automaker, the door latches on certain cars could fail entirely while being opened.

So, what exactly has gone wrong? Volvo states that if a 2017 S60L is exposed to an extremely hot climate for an extended period, the door latches may weaken, and the retention hook for the pawl spring could break during opening. That’s obviously not just an annoyance, but it poses a security risk for vehicles left unattended with broken door latches.

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Additionally, Volvo notes it’s possible the door could open unexpectedly while driving, such as when reversing or in a roundabout. If an occupant is not wearing a seatbelt, the consequences could be severe, with the risk of being ejected from the car.

A total of 2,758 Volvo S60L models are impacted by the recall. All of these vehicles were manufactured between November 24, 2016, and April 8, 2017.

Volvo has been addressing this issue since at least 2019, when it received its first report of door latch issues. Later that year, a recall was issued. However, toward the end of 2025, Volvo began receiving reports of issues with vehicles not covered by this recall, prompting it to issue another recall to address the door latch problem.

Owners will be alerted to the recall on February 23, 2026, but those who want to find out immediately if their vehicle is impacted can search for their VIN with the NHTSA’s lookup tool. Dealers will replace all four door latches with redesigned latches at no charge to owners. Those who have previously paid to have the issue fixed may be eligible for compensation.