Volvo XC90 Recall R/2011/059: Power Steering Assistance Could Be Lost And Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 May 2011
- Launched
- 4,992
- vehicles in the UK
- R69217
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the worst case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE COULD BE LOST AND FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the worst case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 4,992 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 R69217 or the DVSA reference R/2011/059. 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/2011/053 on 5 May 2011, for loss of power assisted steering and engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2011/063 on 27 May 2011, for engine may stall. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/059, launched 16 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.