Vehicle recall R/2009/088

Volvo XC60 and others recall: Engine may stall

DVSA recall R/2009/088 names the Volvo XC60, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70. It was launched 2 September 2009. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/088
Launched: 2 September 2009
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R39044
Vehicles: DVSA lists 254 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified thatthe fuel pump electronic module may not operate as intended. This can result in failure of the fuel pump to start. Should this occur the vehicle may suffer a non start rough running or in the most serious case the engine may stall without prior warning. Investigation has shown that it may be possible to drive the vehicle for up to 100 m before the fault manifests itself.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the software within the central electronic module upgraded.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 254. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo S80	not recorded	254
Volvo V70	not recorded	254
Volvo XC60	not recorded	254
Volvo XC70	not recorded	254

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/2009/070 Loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning. 14 July 2009, Volvo S80, Volvo V70
R/2009/063 Engine cooling fan may fail 17 June 2009, Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo XC60 and others
R/2009/133 Seat belt may detach 23 November 2009, Volvo XC60
R/2009/148 Fuel may leak 15 December 2009, Volvo XC60
R/2009/155 Gearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended 21 December 2009, Volvo S40, Volvo C70, Volvo C30 and others
R/2009/052 Brakes may not perform adequately 8 May 2009, Volvo S40, Volvo V70, Volvo V50 and others

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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. On this page we also replaced a word that reads as a rating or an endorsement with a plain one. 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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