Volvo S60, S80, V40 And 2 More Recall R/2016/249: Coolant Leakage May Result In A Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 3,192
- vehicles in the UK
- R29705
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V40 and 2 more vehicles built between 27 May 2010 and 5 May 2015. During the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. The dealer will modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver,s Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: COOLANT LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE Defect: It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver�s Information Module indicating a low coolant level. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V40 and 2 more built between 27 May 2010 and 5 May 2015 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,192 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 R29705 or the DVSA reference R/2016/249. 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/2016/117 on 1 Jun 2016, for driver's airbag module may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2016/257 on 1 Nov 2016, for seatbelt may separate from the buckle. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/249, launched 26 October 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.