Volvo S60, V60, V70 And 2 More Recall R/2015/249: Fuel Guage May Not Show Fuel Level Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 5,354
- vehicles in the UK
- R29627
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, V60, V70 and 2 more vehicles built between 24 April 2014 and 11 December 2015. Fuel gauge may not show correct level. The recall notice describes the fix as: dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel gauge may not show correct level.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL GUAGE MAY NOT SHOW FUEL LEVEL CORRECTLY Defect: Fuel gauge may not show correct level Remedy: Dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: dependent on affected Model update software. Until updated the manufacturer advises to maintain fuel level above approx one third. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, V60, V70 and 2 more built between 24 April 2014 and 11 December 2015 may be included. Volvo estimates 5,354 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 R29627 or the DVSA reference R/2015/249. 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/2015/205 on 27 Oct 2015, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/254 on 21 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/2015/249, launched 16 December 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.