Vehicle recall R/2013/156

Volvo V50 and Volvo S40 recall: Exhaust sleeve may detach

DVSA recall R/2013/156 names the Volvo V50 and Volvo S40. It was launched 23 December 2013. It covers vehicles built 18 May 2010 to 7 May 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/156
Launched: 23 December 2013
Issued by: VOLVO CAR
Manufacturer reference: R29419
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3,311 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been established that the securing process for the exhaust tail pipe sleeve may not be to specification and result in the tail pipe sleeve detaching. This could cause an issue for other road users.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and secure the exhaust tail pipe sleeve.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3,311. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volvo S40	18 May 2010 to 7 May 2012	3,311
Volvo V50	18 May 2010 to 7 May 2012	3,311

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/2013/046 Loss of drive 8 April 2013, Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo V50
R/2011/163 Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire 1 December 2011, Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo V50 and others
R/2011/127 Clutch pedal mechanism may fail 7 September 2011, Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 and others
R/2011/075 Brakes may not perform as expected 28 June 2011, Volvo V50, Volvo C30, Volvo S40
R/2011/031 Support member may crack 23 March 2011, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30
R/2011/019 Fire may occur 18 February 2011, Volvo C30, Volvo V50, Volvo S40

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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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