Volvo S80, V70 Recall R/2011/053: Loss Of Power Assisted Steering And Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 May 2011
- Launched
- 190
- vehicles in the UK
- R69203
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70 vehicles. Water can enter the electric hydraulic power assisted steering pump. The dealer will replace the power assisted steering pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water can enter the electric hydraulic power assisted steering pump. This can affect the operation of the pump. The driver will receive warning in the form of warning messages and illumination of warning lights on the dashboard. However the power assistance for the steering can failure but in extreme circumstances the engine can unexpectedly stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING AND ENGINE MAY STALL. Defect: It is possible that water can enter the electric hydraulic power assisted steering pump. This can affect the operation of the pump. The driver will receive warning in the form of warning messages and illumination of warning lights on the dashboard. However the power assistance for the steering can failure but in extreme circumstances the engine can unexpectedly stall. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the power assisted steering pump.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of power assisted steering and engine may stall.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the power assisted steering pump.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70 may be included. Volvo estimates 190 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 R69203 or the DVSA reference R/2011/053. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2011/056 on 4 May 2011, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2011/059 on 16 May 2011, for power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/053, launched 5 May 2011. 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.