Volvo XC60 Recall R/2009/148: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 1,727
- vehicles in the UK
- R29078
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC60 vehicles. The fuel rail beneath the vehicle that protects the fuel line may not be properly attached thereby exposing the fuel lines to possible damage. The dealer will check the security of the subject rail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel rail beneath the vehicle that protects the fuel line may not be properly attached thereby exposing the fuel lines to possible damage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that the fuel rail beneath the vehicle that protects the fuel line may not be properly attached thereby exposing the fuel lines to possible damage. Remedy: Recalled vehicle will have the security of the subject rail checked. It will be secured if this is seen to be necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the security of the subject rail.
Are You Affected?
XC60 may be included. Volvo estimates 1,727 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 R29078 or the DVSA reference R/2009/148. 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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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2009/141 on 2 Dec 2009, for loss of power assistance to steering. The one launched after it was R/2009/155 on 21 Dec 2009, for gearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended. 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/2009/148, launched 15 December 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.