Volvo S60, S90, V60 And 1 More Recall R/2021/282: Pressure In The Fuel Tank Could Cause The Fuel Level Sender To Indicate Fuel In The Tank…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 256
- vehicles in the UK
- R10115
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S90, V60 and 1 more vehicles built between 11 May 2021 and 23 July 2021. Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty. The dealer will update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER TO INDICATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN IT COULD BE EMPTY Defect: Pressure in the fuel tank could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty. Remedy: Update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the fuel level sender to indicate fuel in the tank when it could be empty.
The Fix
The dealer will update software which will allow the electronic fuel tank ventilation valve to release pressure when required. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
S60, S90, V60 and 1 more built between 11 May 2021 and 23 July 2021 may be included. Volvo estimates 256 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 R10115 or the DVSA reference R/2021/282. 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/2021/205 on 7 Jun 2021, for there is a risk that the 15AMP fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel…. The one launched after it was R/2021/331 on 18 Sep 2021, for potentially insufficient or missing welding connection in the hydraulic unit of the brake…. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/282, launched 2 August 2021. 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.