Vehicle recall R/2008/074

Volvo XC90 and Volvo S80 recall: Vehicle may stall

DVSA recall R/2008/074 names the Volvo XC90 and Volvo S80. It was launched 8 May 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/074
Launched: 8 May 2008
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R28041
Vehicles: DVSA lists 13 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. This can result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 13. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo S80	not recorded	13
Volvo XC90	not recorded	13

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2008/089 Vehicle may lose power 20 June 2008, Volvo V70, Volvo S80
R/2008/039 Steering power assistance may fail 5 March 2008, Volvo XC90
R/2007/182 Can-bus connection may be affected 10 December 2007, Volvo XC90
R/2007/181 Weight information product label incorrectly 10 December 2007, Volvo S80, Volvo V70
R/2009/017 Short circuit - fire may occur 13 February 2009, Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70
R/2009/046 Wipers may not operate correctly 22 April 2009, Volvo S80, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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