Volvo S80, V70, XC60 And 1 More Recall R/2010/201: Engine Speed May Increase Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 4,430
- vehicles in the UK
- R29149
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more vehicles. The engine oil level may rise above its maximum level due to overfilling and/or dilution by fuel. The dealer will carry out an Engine Control Module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine oil level may rise above its maximum level due to overfilling and/or dilution by fuel. This may result in the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal has been released. In extreme cases it is possible that the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE WITHOUT WARNING. Defect: It is possible that the engine oil level may rise above its maximum level due to overfilling and/or dilution by fuel. This may result in the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal has been released. In extreme cases it is possible that the engine may continue to run after it has been switched off. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and carry out an Engine Control Module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. The new ECM upgrade will improve adaption of different blends of fuel and include a dashboard text warning message if the oil level reaches too high a level.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine speed being maintained or possibly increased after the throttle pedal has been released.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out an Engine Control Module software upgrade and adjust the engine oil. 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 4,430 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.
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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 R29149 or the DVSA reference R/2010/201. 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/2010/166 on 18 Oct 2010, for wheel may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2010/211 on 24 Nov 2010, for airbag curtain may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/201, launched 5 November 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.