Volvo S80, V70 Recall R/2008/089: Vehicle May Lose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/089
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S80, V70 vehicles. Due to a problem within the engine ECU (flexi-fuel engines only) the engine torque may be reduced with the attendant possibility that limp home mode may be activated. The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a problem within the engine ECU (flexi-fuel engines only) the engine torque may be reduced with the attendant possibility that limp home mode may be activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER Defect: It has been identified that due to a problem within the engine ECU (flexi-fuel engines only) the engine torque may be reduced with the attendant possibility that limp home mode may be activated. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may lose power.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70 may be included. Volvo estimates 5 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/2008/089. 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, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2008/074 on 8 May 2008, for vehicle may stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/112 on 17 Jul 2008, for power steering pipe may leak. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/089, launched 20 June 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.