Volvo XC90 Recall R/2010/093: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 466
- vehicles in the UK
- R29116
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. A number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect which could result in a fuel leakage. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall affected for inspection of fuel pressure line and replacement if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect which could result in a fuel leakage. Although it can be identified by the smell of fuel it is possible although unlikely that an external heat source could ignite the fuel so resulting in a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect which could result in a fuel leakage. Although it can be identified by the smell of fuel it is possible although unlikely that an external heat source could ignite the fuel so resulting in a fire. Remedy: Recall affected for inspection of fuel pressure line and replacement if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leakage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall affected for inspection of fuel pressure line and replacement if required.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 466 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 R29116 or the DVSA reference R/2010/093. 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/2010/071 on 11 Jun 2010, for gearbox may jam. The one launched after it was R/2010/099 on 16 Jul 2010, for engine may seize. 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/2010/093, launched 13 July 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.