Volvo XC60, XC90 Recall R/2015/205: Engine May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2015
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- R29578
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC60, XC90 vehicles built between 26 August 2015 and 29 September 2015. Some vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure. The dealer will check identity of crankshaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY FAIL Defect: Affected vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure. Remedy: Check identity of crankshaft. If the relevant marking is not present then replace engine.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check identity of crankshaft.
Are You Affected?
XC60, XC90 built between 26 August 2015 and 29 September 2015 may be included. Volvo estimates 9 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 R29578 or the DVSA reference R/2015/205. 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/2015/204 on 23 Oct 2015, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/249 on 16 Dec 2015, for fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/205, launched 27 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.