Vehicle recall R/2011/019

Volvo C30 and others recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2011/019 names the Volvo C30, Volvo V50 and Volvo S40. It was launched 18 February 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/019
Launched: 18 February 2011
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R29188
Vehicles: 2,398 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Volvo quality follow-up procedures have identified an issue on a number of model year 2007 C30 S40 and V50s relating to the engine cooling fan control module. Under certain operating conditions water intrusion could occur into the control module causing a short circuit which in very rare instances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

To install a water shield and a cable harness with relay in order to control the engine cooling fan module power supply.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 2,398.
Model	Built
Volvo C30	not recorded
Volvo S40	not recorded
Volvo V50	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/2011/031 Support member may crack 23 March 2011, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30
R/2010/233 Passenger seat may not be fitted correctly 22 December 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S60, Volvo S40 and others
R/2010/224 Fire may occur 3 December 2010, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 and others
R/2011/075 Brakes may not perform as expected 28 June 2011, Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo S40
R/2010/144 Engine may overheat 21 September 2010, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30
R/2011/127 Clutch pedal mechanism may fail 7 September 2011, Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 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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