Volvo S60, S80, V60 And 3 More Recall R/2010/215: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- R29159
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V60 and 3 more vehicles. When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. In extreme cases this may result in the engine cutting out without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: When driving at low speeds a fault within the software calibration of the engine and transmission control modules may lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator. In extreme cases this may result in the engine cutting out without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a drop in the engine idle speed when braking or releasing the accelerator.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to upgrade the engine/transmission software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V60 and 3 more may be included. Volvo estimates 64 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 R29159 or the DVSA reference R/2010/215. 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 RCOMP/2010/007 on 24 Nov 2010, for battery may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2010/224 on 3 Dec 2010, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/215, launched 26 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.