Volvo S60, V60, XC40 Recall R/2023/263: During Driving Or Idle The O-Ring May Become Twisted Or Break. Should This Occur There…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2023
- Launched
- 13,701
- vehicles in the UK
- R10248
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, V60, XC40 vehicles built between 2 December 2020 and 13 July 2023. During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. The dealer will replace O-Ring. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event. Defect: During driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there could be an oil leak a message for low engine oil level displayed in the vehicle or an unusual smell in the cabin. In a worst case scenario this could cause a thermal event. Remedy: Replace O-Ring
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a thermal event.
The Fix
The dealer will replace O-Ring.
Are You Affected?
S60, V60, XC40 built between 2 December 2020 and 13 July 2023 may be included. Volvo estimates 13,701 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 R10248 or the DVSA reference R/2023/263. 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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| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2023/025 on 24 Jan 2023, for there may be a potential software error in the brake control module. The one launched after it was R/2023/340 on 27 Nov 2023, for the passenger air bag may not have been correctly secured. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/263, launched 4 September 2023. 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.