Volvo XC90 Recall R/2019/128: An Engine Cooling System Hose May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 959
- vehicles in the UK
- R29936
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles built between 27 April 2014 and 26 May 2019. An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak. The dealer will replace the hose on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HOSE MAY BREAK Defect: An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak. Remedy: Replace the hose on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a coolant leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the hose on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
XC90 built between 27 April 2014 and 26 May 2019 may be included. Volvo estimates 959 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 R29936 or the DVSA reference R/2019/128. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2019/110 on 25 Mar 2019, for the driver and passenger seat rails may have been assembled incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2019/135 on 26 Apr 2019, for a rear suspension link nut and screw may not have been correctly assembled. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/128, launched 25 April 2019. 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.