Volvo S40, V40 Recall R/2003/173: Possible Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 8,212
- vehicles in the UK
- R23057
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, V40 vehicles. The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak. The dealer will secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK Defect: The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp.
Are You Affected?
S40, V40 may be included. Volvo estimates 8,212 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R23057 or the DVSA reference R/2003/173. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 | |
| S60, S60CC, S90, V40 and 6 moreOne or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision | Urgent | R/2017/002 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2003/171 on 30 Oct 2003, for possible unintentional operation of ABS. The one launched after it was R/2004/007 on 7 Jan 2004, for possible fuel leak from injector pipes. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/173, launched 17 November 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.