Volvo S40, V50 Recall R/2008/013: Engine Fuel Pump May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 3,062
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/013
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S40, V50 vehicles. Long term exposure to salt or wet conditions may lead to internal corrosion of the fuel pump electronic module. The dealer will replace the fuel pump module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Long term exposure to salt or wet conditions may lead to internal corrosion of the fuel pump electronic module. A faulty signal from the module may lead to incorrect amounts or no fuel being delivered to the fuel pump.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that long term exposure to salt or wet conditions may lead to internal corrosion of the fuel pump electronic module. A faulty signal from the module may lead to incorrect amounts or no fuel being delivered to the fuel pump. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump module replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to internal corrosion of the fuel pump electronic module.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump module.
Are You Affected?
S40, V50 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,062 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 DVSA reference R/2008/013. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40, V50Exhaust sleeve may detach | Low | R/2013/156 | |
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2007/182 on 10 Dec 2007, for can-bus connection may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2008/039 on 5 Mar 2008, for steering power assistance may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/013, launched 21 January 2008. 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.