Volvo V60, V60CC, V70 And 1 More Recall R/2015/204: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 2015
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R29579
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled V60, V60CC, V70 and 1 more vehicles. The crankshaft may not have been sufficiently hardened and may fail this in turn can lead to sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crankshaft may not have been sufficiently hardened and may fail this in turn can lead to sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The failure may be preceded by loss of power and a knocking noise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: The crankshaft may not have been sufficiently hardened and may fail this in turn can lead to sudden and catastrophic engine failure. The failure may be preceded by loss of power and a knocking noise. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to sudden and catastrophic engine failure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
V60, V60CC, V70 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 5 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 R29579 or the DVSA reference R/2015/204. 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/2015/174 on 26 Aug 2015, for third row passenger airbags may fail to deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2015/205 on 27 Oct 2015, for engine may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/204, launched 23 October 2015. 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.