Volvo XC90 Recall R/2010/044: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2010
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- R29106
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the fuel pressure line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. Although unlikely there is a potential that an external ignition source could ignite the fuel and result in a fire in the driver's side wheel arch area.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. Although unlikely there is a potential that an external ignition source could ignite the fuel and result in a fire in the driver's side wheel arch area. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the fuel pressure line.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the fuel pressure line.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 18 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 R29106 or the DVSA reference R/2010/044. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2010/033 on 1 Apr 2010, for auxiliary drive belt may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/051 on 12 May 2010, for engine speed may not decrease. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/044, launched 22 April 2010. 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.