Volvo S60, S60CC, V60 And 4 More Recall R/2016/027: Stalling And Loss Of Steering Power Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 7,237
- vehicles in the UK
- R29700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, V60 and 4 more vehicles built between 21 October 2014 and 18 February 2016. Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. This could also cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster infotainment system and loss of power steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STALLING AND LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE Defect: Involved vehicles may have a software issue which could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving. This could also cause disturbances in some electrical systems such as shut down of the instrument cluster infotainment system and loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to momentarily cut-out and restart while driving.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and upgrade the software of the control units. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S60CC, V60 and 4 more built between 21 October 2014 and 18 February 2016 may be included. Volvo estimates 7,237 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.
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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 R29700 or the DVSA reference R/2016/027. 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/2015/253 on 18 Jan 2016, for fuel guage may not show fuel level correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/117 on 1 Jun 2016, for driver's airbag module may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/027, launched 19 February 2016. 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.