Volvo S60, S60CC, S80 And 7 More Recall R/2020/205: There Is A Risk For Trapped Air To Be In The Cooling System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 15,167
- vehicles in the UK
- R10025
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, S80 and 7 more vehicles built between 14 November 2012 and 6 February 2017. There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components. The dealer will add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE IS A RISK FOR TRAPPED AIR TO BE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM Defect: There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components. Remedy: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
The Fix
The dealer will add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
Are You Affected?
S60, S60CC, S80 and 7 more built between 14 November 2012 and 6 February 2017 may be included. Volvo estimates 15,167 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 R10025 or the DVSA reference R/2020/205. 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/2020/192 on 1 Jul 2020, for potential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor…. The one launched after it was R/2020/210 on 16 Jul 2020, for there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in…. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/205, launched 8 July 2020. 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.