Volvo S60, S60CC, S80 And 7 More Recall R/2020/210: There Is A Risk For Trapped Air To Be In The Cooling System Which May Result In…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 76,945
- vehicles in the UK
- R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S60CC, S80 and 7 more vehicles built between 15 October 2013 and 30 November 2016. 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 WHICH MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF ENGINE COMPONENTS 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 15 October 2013 and 30 November 2016 may be included. Volvo estimates 76,945 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 R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030 or the DVSA reference R/2020/210. 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/2020/205 on 8 Jul 2020, for there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system. The one launched after it was R/2020/246 on 25 Aug 2020, for front wiper arm securing nuts may be incorrectly tightened. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/210, launched 16 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.