Volvo S80, V70, XC60 And 1 More Recall R/2011/135: Possibility Of Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 9,936
- vehicles in the UK
- R29245
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010. The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. The dealer will replace the auxiliary drive belt tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. If the tensioner fails it would cause a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. If the tensioner fails it would cause a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of drive. Remedy: Replace the auxiliary drive belt tensioner.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the auxiliary drive belt tensioner.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more built between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010 may be included. Volvo estimates 9,936 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 R29245 or the DVSA reference R/2011/135. 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/2011/127 on 7 Sep 2011, for clutch pedal mechanism may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/163 on 1 Dec 2011, for fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/135, launched 3 October 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.