Vehicle recall R/2010/201

Volvo XC70 and others recall: Engine speed may increase without warning.

DVSA recall R/2010/201 names the Volvo XC70, Volvo V70, Volvo S80 and Volvo XC60. It was launched 5 November 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/201
Launched: 5 November 2010
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R29149
Vehicles: 4,430 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

It is possible that the engine oil level may rise above its maximum level due to overfilling and/or dilution by fuel. This may result in the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal has been released. In extreme cases it is possible that the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and carry out an Engine Control Module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. The new ECM upgrade will improve adaption of different blends of fuel and include a dashboard text warning message if the oil level reaches too high a level.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 4,430.
Model	Built
Volvo S80	not recorded
Volvo V70	not recorded
Volvo XC60	not recorded
Volvo XC70	not recorded

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/2010/166 Wheel may become loose 18 October 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60 and others
R/2010/165 Airbag may not deploy as intended. 18 October 2010, Volvo S80, Volvo XC60, Volvo S60 and others
R/2010/211 Airbag curtain may not deploy correctly 24 November 2010, Volvo XC60
R/2010/215 Engine may cut out 26 November 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo V60, Volvo XC70 and others
R/2010/224 Fire may occur 3 December 2010, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 and others
R/2010/233 Passenger seat may not be fitted correctly 22 December 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S60, Volvo S40 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. 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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