Volvo S80, V70, XC70 Recall R/2009/046: Wipers May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 2,216
- vehicles in the UK
- R39018
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC70 vehicles. The wipers could function without being turned on or not at all because of a software error in the central electronic module. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to upgrade the software in the central electronic module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wipers could function without being turned on or not at all because of a software error in the central electronic module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: The wipers could function without being turned on or not at all because of a software error in the central electronic module. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the software in the central electronic module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wipers may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to upgrade the software in the central electronic module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC70 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,216 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 R39018 or the DVSA reference R/2009/046. 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?.
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| 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/2009/024 on 6 Mar 2009, for possible engine bay fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/052 on 8 May 2009, for brakes may not perform adequately. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/046, launched 22 April 2009. 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.