Volvo S80, V70 Recall R/2009/070: Loss Of Fuel Pressure Resulting In Engine Stalling Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/070
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S80, V70 vehicles. The fuel pump pressure regulator may detach from it's spigot within the fuel pump in conditions of high ambient temperature. The dealer will replace the fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pump pressure regulator may detach from it's spigot within the fuel pump in conditions of high ambient temperature. Should this occur the vehicle would suffer loss of fuel pressure causing the engine to stall with no warning being given to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE RESULTING IN ENGINE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. Defect: It has been identified that the fuel pump pressure regulator may detach from it's spigot within the fuel pump in conditions of high ambient temperature. Should this occur the vehicle would suffer loss of fuel pressure causing the engine to stall with no warning being given to the driver. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall with no warning being given to the driver.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump.
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/2009/070. 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/2009/063 on 17 Jun 2009, for engine cooling fan may fail. The one launched after it was R/2009/088 on 2 Sep 2009, for engine may stall. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/070, launched 14 July 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.