Volvo S60 Recall R/2011/063: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 May 2011
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- R29229
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60 vehicles. Due to a software issue fuel may not be pumped from one side (passive side) of the fuel tank to the other side (active side). The recall notice describes the fix as: in the first instance drivers are requested to keep their vehicle's fuel tanks above half full. Then all affected vehicles will be recalled for the upgrade of the software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software issue fuel may not be pumped from one side (passive side) of the fuel tank to the other side (active side). This can occur even if the fuel gauge is reading a quarter full. If fuel transfer is not possible it may cause the engine to stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It is possible that due to a software issue fuel may not be pumped from one side (passive side) of the fuel tank to the other side (active side). This can occur even if the fuel gauge is reading a quarter full. If fuel transfer is not possible it may cause the engine to stall. Remedy: In the first instance drivers are requested to keep their vehicle's fuel tanks above half full. Then all affected vehicles will be recalled for the upgrade of the software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: in the first instance drivers are requested to keep their vehicle's fuel tanks above half full. Then all affected vehicles will be recalled for the upgrade of the software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60 may be included. Volvo estimates 1 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 R29229 or the DVSA reference R/2011/063. 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, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| S60The passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured | Urgent | R/2023/340 | |
| S60, V60, XC40During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event | Urgent | R/2023/263 | |
| C40, S60, S90, V60 and 6 moreThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module | Urgent | R/2023/025 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2011/059 on 16 May 2011, for power steering assistance could be lost and fluid may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/075 on 28 Jun 2011, for brakes may not perform as expected. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/063, launched 27 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.