Volvo S60, S80, V60 And 4 More Recall R/2012/056: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- R29308
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V60 and 4 more vehicles. There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V60 and 4 more may be included. Volvo estimates 6 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 R29308 or the DVSA reference R/2012/056. 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/2012/032 on 13 Mar 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2012/104 on 14 Sep 2012, for reduced braking performance. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/056, launched 24 April 2012. 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.