Volvo S80, V70, XC60 And 1 More Recall R/2009/088: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Sep 2009
- Launched
- 254
- vehicles in the UK
- R39044
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more vehicles. The fuel pump electronic module may not operate as intended. The dealer will upgrade the software within the central electronic module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel pump electronic module may not operate as intended. This can result in failure of the fuel pump to start. Should this occur the vehicle may suffer a non start rough running or in the worst case the engine may stall without prior warning. Investigation has shown that it may be possible to drive the vehicle for up to 100 m before the fault manifests itself.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It has been identified thatthe fuel pump electronic module may not operate as intended. This can result in failure of the fuel pump to start. Should this occur the vehicle may suffer a non start rough running or in the worst case the engine may stall without prior warning. Investigation has shown that it may be possible to drive the vehicle for up to 100 m before the fault manifests itself. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the software within the central electronic module upgraded.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in failure of the fuel pump to start.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the software within the central electronic module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 254 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 R39044 or the DVSA reference R/2009/088. 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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| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 | |
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2009/070 on 14 Jul 2009, for loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning. The one launched after it was R/2009/133 on 23 Nov 2009, for seat belt may detach. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/088, launched 2 September 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.