Volvo XC60, XC90 Recall R/2019/452: Possible Loss Of Power Whilst Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2019
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- R29986
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC60, XC90 vehicles built between 11 November 2019 and 11 December 2019. Possible loss of power whilst driving. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles must have updated software downloaded. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible loss of power whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER WHILST DRIVING Defect: Possible loss of power whilst driving. Remedy: Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of power whilst driving.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles must have updated software downloaded. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XC60, XC90 built between 11 November 2019 and 11 December 2019 may be included. Volvo estimates 53 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 R29986 or the DVSA reference R/2019/452. 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/2019/180 on 7 Oct 2019, for the engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform. The one launched after it was R/2020/071 on 16 Mar 2020, for one of the nuts securing the brake booster to the firewall is missing. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/452, launched 19 December 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.