Volvo S40, V50 Recall R/2013/156: Exhaust Sleeve May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2013
- Launched
- 3,311
- vehicles in the UK
- R29419
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S40, V50 vehicles built between 18 May 2010 and 7 May 2012. It has been established that the securing process for the exhaust tail pipe sleeve may not be to specification and result in the tail pipe sleeve detaching. The dealer will secure the exhaust tail pipe sleeve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the securing process for the exhaust tail pipe sleeve may not be to specification and result in the tail pipe sleeve detaching. This could cause an issue for other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXHAUST SLEEVE MAY DETACH Defect: It has been established that the securing process for the exhaust tail pipe sleeve may not be to specification and result in the tail pipe sleeve detaching. This could cause an issue for other road users. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and secure the exhaust tail pipe sleeve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an issue for other road users.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the exhaust tail pipe sleeve.
Are You Affected?
S40, V50 built between 18 May 2010 and 7 May 2012 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,311 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 R29419 or the DVSA reference R/2013/156. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C30, S40, V50Loss of drive | Urgent | R/2013/046 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Fluid may leak into wiring harness which may cause fire | Urgent | R/2011/163 | |
| C30, C70, S40, V50Clutch pedal mechanism may fail | Stop driving | R/2011/127 | |
| C30, S40, V50Brakes may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2011/075 | |
| C30, S40, V50Support member may crack | Low | R/2011/031 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2013/140 on 28 Nov 2013, for loss of power steering assistance. The one launched after it was R/2014/034 on 25 Mar 2014, for cem software may malfunction. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/156, launched 23 December 2013. 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.