Volvo S80, V70, XC60 And 1 More Recall R/2010/058: Engine May Loose Drive And Power Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2010
- Launched
- 4,673
- vehicles in the UK
- R29108
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more vehicles. The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY LOOSE DRIVE AND POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. Defect: The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the auxiliary drive belt and tensioner.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 4,673 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 R29108 or the DVSA reference R/2010/058. 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/2010/051 on 12 May 2010, for engine speed may not decrease. The one launched after it was R/2010/066 on 9 Jun 2010, for loss of power steering fluid may cause a fire. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/058, launched 26 May 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.