Vehicle recall R/2011/059

Volvo XC90 recall: Power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak

DVSA recall R/2011/059 names the Volvo XC90. It was launched 16 May 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/059
Launched: 16 May 2011
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R69217
Vehicles: 4,992 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the most serious case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo XC90	not recorded	4,992

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Other recalls for these models

R/2010/166 Wheel may become loose 18 October 2010, Volvo V70, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60 and others
R/2010/093 Fuel may leak 13 July 2010, Volvo XC90
R/2010/071 Gearbox may jam 11 June 2010, Volvo XC60, Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and others
R/2012/056 Engine may fail 24 April 2012, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC90, Volvo V70 and others
R/2010/044 Fire may occur 22 April 2010, Volvo XC90
R/2009/141 Loss of power assistance to steering 2 December 2009, Volvo XC90

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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.

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