Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09V483000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 10/09/2000 to 06/18/2004V (Vehicle)15873301/15/2010ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.12/18/200912/18/2009
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. territories. when exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Consequence SummaryIf the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 15, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r220.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
07V152000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 06/14/2000 to 08/26/2002V (Vehicle)231007/10/2007ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.04/05/200704/05/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump may, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. the most common symptoms would be fuel odor.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo recall no. r176.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SB-23-19806/26/200810032599Volvo: fuel pump extended warranty. for eligible vehicles that are beyond the manufacturer warranty period, volvo will extend warranty coverage on the fuel pump for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehic04/16/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/24/2012847561
 The car just began to emit a fuel smell while parked. the smell is near the gas tank and tends to linger in the air dissipate and then resurface. some times its strong other times it is faint. it also tends to comes into the interior compartment and can at time become over whelming causing my children and i to get headaches and nauseous. i could not find any presence of a leak underneath the vehicle near the area of concern. the vehicle has never been in an accident and is garaged most of the time. *tr
12/26/2011132000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that the smell of fuel would enter the vehicle while driving. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 132,000.
07/01/2011124000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel inside the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000. the vin was unavailable.
12/26/2011132000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that the smell of fuel would enter the vehicle while driving. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 132,000.
07/01/2011124000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel inside the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000. the vin was unavailable.
12/26/2011132000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that the smell of fuel would enter the vehicle while driving. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 132,000.
07/01/2011124000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel inside the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
12/26/2011132000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that the smell of fuel would enter the vehicle while driving. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 132,000. kmj
07/01/2011124000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of fuel inside the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
12/26/2011132000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated the smell of fuel enters the vehicle while driving. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but due to the stated the vehicle was register the vehicle was not included in the recall. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was 132,000. jo
07/01/2011124000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that when in his vehicle he could smell fuel. after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 124,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
01/01/2011
 My 2002 s60 was repaired under the recall for fuel fumes in the cabin related to the fuel pump fracture. since the repair, fuel fumes are very evident in the cabin on occasion. the mileage also appears to lessened.
08/24/2011167000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contact who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000.
08/24/2011167000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contact who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000. kmj
08/24/2011167000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contact who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 167,000 and the current mileage was 169,000. pm
08/10/2011128000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact also stated that he looked underneath the rear passenger seat and noticed that the surface was wet with fuel. the vehicle was previously inspected by an authorized dealer under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v483000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), but the dealer determined that the fuel pump was not one of the defective parts. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 128,000. sm.
08/10/2011128000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that he looked underneath the passenger side rear seat and noticed that the surface was wet with fuel. also, he added that the vehicle had previously been inspected by the dealer for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) who determined that the fuel pump was not one of the defective parts. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileage was 128,000. pm
07/01/201145164
 Very strong persistent gasoline vapor exterior and interior of car with very serious fire safety issue. matches symptoms related to known recall#'s 09v48300 and 07v152000 (which have region specific criteria related to dramatic temperature changes that does not include the state of delaware, but does include numerous other states such as virginia that shares a similar climate profile). the car in question is a volvo s60 2002.
10/01/200860000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact received notification of nhtsa recall number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer replaced the fuel pump and the o ring. the dealer has made two attempts to duplicate the failure; however, the vehicle was continuing to leak fuel. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer who performed the repairs. the current mileages were 82,000 and the failure mileages were 60,000. bw
06/30/2010145000
 I was stuck in high way traffic for about 45 minutes, once the traffic cleared i tried to accelerate but could not, i was afraid i was going to get hit because i could not get my vehicle up to a safe speed (the vehicle went into limp mode). i was able to get the car to at least 50 mph to get it home. this now happens within approx 1-2 miles of driving. due to the hi cost of repairs for this vehicle i had the diagonstics done first (cost $90.00), the result was a bad mass-air sensor and faulty throttle position sensor. i had the mass-air sensor replaced at a cost of $140.00, i then had the throttle positioning sensor cleaned ( this is what the dealership will do first, because of the hi cost involved in replacing the throttle body & programming it) at a cost of $180.00. the cleaning did not work and therefore the throttle body needs to be replaced and programmed at a cost of $800.00.
09/19/2009540241
 Defective: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. *tr
08/04/2009780631
 For about a week our 2002 volvo s60 has had a strong gasoline odor inside and has been hard to start. the gasoline smell is always there, and starting the car is a problem every time. we live in texas, where it has been extremely hot, and a little research seemed to point to a problem with the fuel pump. we will be taking the car into the volvo dealership soon to be repaired. we believe this repair should be covered under either the recall or warranty, but we are officially filing a complaint to cover our bases. *tr
12/20/20081
 I have a 2002 volvo s60 that is recalling cars with leaking fuel pumps. we have had this car for about a year and it's been leaking gas slowly and now gas is coming out of our car a lot. i called volvo and they aren't able to repair the car because the warranty expired for my vin in july 2002. i do think that our car should qualify to be repaired. *tr
11/23/20081
 I own a 2002 volvo s60 about 4-5 months ago i noticed my car smelt like gas. i thought this was odd since it was winter. i took it into my mechanic and he said it was leaking gas. he then advised me about the recall for 2002 s60s. i looked online about the recall and sure enough my make and model had a recall, so i called volvo, and they quickly dismissed my claim. they said that my vin did not match the recall. i explained in the online statement that the recall were for cars in hot and dry areas such as az and nv. i live in utah, and i am certain this vehicle has a manufacture defect. i would like to see volvo take responsibility for their mistakes. how can i go about having my vehicle restored? *tr
10/20/2008700001
 I have a volvo s60 2002 and in october in a chekpoint the border patrol agent noticed an odor of fuel and a leak he was some what alarmed and so i was inspected and so on i started to research for this problem and found that my car had a recall on the fuel pump nhtsa campaign 07v152000 that matched all the sy mptoms and so i call to volvo and they said that i don't have a recall but an extended warranty on the fuel pump, and so i went to the dealer left the car picked it up and now my car not only leaks fuel on the outside but inside i have a strong fuel fumes smell as well and so i contacted volvo again now via email and what they said is that they are no exactly responsible for the way their franchises work like the have a mind of their own, the problem for me is that the next available volvo dealer is 4 hors away, so what i am supposed to do! the cost of replacing the fuel pump is like $700.00...................! i do have like a headache like every day because the fumes.....! *tr
09/28/2008980001
 Gas smell on 02 volvo s60 like listed on nhtsa campaign number 07v152000 and volvo has campaign number r176. this recall should be extended to all states as we all have high temperatures. *tr
10/01/2008102000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. while driving approximately 35 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the throttle body. the vehicle was repaired. the failures were related to recall#07v152000, fuel system; however, her vin was excluded. the failure and current mileages were 102,000.
03/20/2008157000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. the contact noticed a very strong fuel odor coming from the fuel pump. from the exterior of the vehicle, the odor was very overpowering, but was also noticeable from inside the passenger compartment. there were also fuel stains on the fuel tank that were noticeable. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle and stated that the repair would cost $850.50 plus tax. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the entire fuel pump needed to be replaced in order to remedy the failure. nhtsa campaign id number 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) and volvo recall number r176 mention identical failures; however, the vehicle does not fall under the climate stipulations of the recall. the failure mileage was 157,000 and current mileage was 169,000.
07/30/2008960001
 I have a 2002 s60 volvo. it is hard to start when cold and there is a slight gas odor. nhtsa campaign # is 07v15200 and volvo campaign is r176. i understand it is a faulty fuel pump and volvo refuses to replace it because i do not live in nevada or arizona. i live in florida abd it is hot here also. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
07/26/200760000105/15/2006
 Experience extreme gas smells which permeated into the house via garage walls. after having it inspected by a mechanic, it was determined that there was a crack in the delivery mechanism of the tank. replaced parts and problem has been corrected. *tr
02/01/2005550002
 I was having trouble with the car stalling and upon taking my 2002 volvo s 60 to the dealer (bozzanni volvo in covina, ca. they handled that problem by cleaning the throttle body assembly for a cost of about $500.00. about two months later the same problem occurred and this time they replaced the entire throttle body assembly for a cost of about $800.00. when i questioned the dealer about the problem, he told me that it was no longer under warranty and that the repair charge and repair itself was necessary and that there was nothing else they could do. the car had about 55,000 miles on the odometer and i felt that they did not do the job properly in the first place and that the repair work should have been completed under warranty. i have been keeping up with the current investigations on volvo and their throttle body assembly failures. while my car is an early 2002 mild pressure turbo, i feel that current investigation should encompass other years because the problems is quite similar. this occurred early on in 2005 and i have the old parts and the dealer paperwork on the repair. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07/09/20121070001
 I am a resident of texas. i just bought a 2002 volvo s60 about three months ago, and i've noticed a strong fuel smell in and around car. there is a leak in the fuel pump and when car is parked, fuel forms a puddle under car. it is extremely dangerous to drive a car in this condition, both for myself but also for the general public. i searched online about this issue and found the following recall information from the national highway traffic safety administration website: make: volvo model: s60 model year: 2002 manufacturer: volvo cars of n.a. llc. mfr's report date: dec 17, 2009 nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 nhtsa action number: pe09039 component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump recall states that as remedy for this issue: dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 15, 2010. however, when i contacted roger beasley volvo of austin, tx, i was told i would have to pay for the repair to the tune of $720. *tr
09/19/2009540241
 Defective: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. *tr
04/21/20091320001
 Extended recall 07v152000 description for fuel pump replacement - fire hazard. aside from fuel odor, it should include setting of dash mil indicator of odb11 small emissions leak as a precursor indication of fuel leak. *tr
04/20/2008008/15/2006
 I own a 2002 volvo s60 and have had a strong fuel odor. it does not start right away when turning the key, most times it takes pumping the pedal for the car to start. i live in north carolina where the weather is hot. i have read in a recall (nhtsa has a campaign number 07v152000 and volvo has campaign number r176 ) that this problem is a recall but only for arizona and nevada. this recall should be for all states especially states like nc and florida that get just as hot. this is a safety issue for other states also. *tr
12/01/200736700106/27/2006
 This is in reference to nhtsa campaign no. 07v152000. ref. fuel system, gasoline: delivery:fuel pump. in this case you indicate that the problem involves vehicles registered in arizona and nevada. i am having this problem with a vehicle in florida. maybe this problem is not limited to only 2 states. *tr
10/14/200768264101/01/2006
 Fuel pump leakage and smell inside and outside of volvo s60. this is a known issue and volvo has issued a recall in the states of nevada and arizona for a defective plastic pump housing. r176 is volvo's recall number and nhtsa's number is 07v152000. volvo refused to replace my fuel pump as i'm in florida. the local volvo dealer did not have the fuel pump in stock because it was on national backorder so they know there is a problem with the design yet refused to acknowledge anything was wrong. i believe volvo is being dishonest about fixing their safety defects. *tr
11/05/20071
 Fuel smell volvo s60 year 2002 nhtsa has a campaign number 07v152000 and volvo has campaign number r176. *tr
09/10/2007105000106/01/2007
 My volvo leaks gasoline fumes. upon some investigation i found the nhtsa has a campaign number 07v152000 and volvo has campaign number r176 addressing this exact problem. volvo will only fix these problems at dealer cost in arizona and nevada. how is this? this makes no sense. *tr
08/24/200768000103/01/2005
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volvo s60. while driving 15 mph, the contact smelled gasoline throughout the entire vehicle. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). he took the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the contact paid for the replacement, but stated that it should have been the manufacturer's responsibility. the failure and current mileages were 68,000.
09/10/200767560103/22/2005
 Nhtsa campaign number: 07v152000 i have the same issue with my fuel pump on my 2002 volvo s60, but because i am not in arizona or nevada, volvo won't replace my fuel pump. just because i live in california doesn't mean have less chance of a fire. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
02/01/2005550002
 I was having trouble with the car stalling and upon taking my 2002 volvo s 60 to the dealer (bozzanni volvo in covina, ca. they handled that problem by cleaning the throttle body assembly for a cost of about $500.00. about two months later the same problem occurred and this time they replaced the entire throttle body assembly for a cost of about $800.00. when i questioned the dealer about the problem, he told me that it was no longer under warranty and that the repair charge and repair itself was necessary and that there was nothing else they could do. the car had about 55,000 miles on the odometer and i felt that they did not do the job properly in the first place and that the repair work should have been completed under warranty. i have been keeping up with the current investigations on volvo and their throttle body assembly failures. while my car is an early 2002 mild pressure turbo, i feel that current investigation should encompass other years because the problems is quite similar. this occurred early on in 2005 and i have the old parts and the dealer paperwork on the repair. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
09/01/2009770001
 Strong fuel smell, especially when standing beside the car. dealership is unsure what the problem is, but mechanic noticed gas leaking above the tank. there are many people with the same or similar problems (see online volvo forums), and a nationwide recall might be appropriate. i urge the agency, and put it on notice, that failure to act might result in an accident that could be fatal. *tr
04/18/200736215105/05/2003
 While pulling out of a parking spot 2 months ago, the engine of my 2002 volvo s60 2.4t w/37,500 miles, began sputtering, and when i got onto a major roadway, the car suddenly went into limp mode, whereby it went 5 miles per hour maximum. the sudden change in speed almost resulted in my car getting rear-ended. i took the car to the dealer, cherry hill volvo in new jersey, and they diagnosed the problem as pertaining to the electronic throttle module (etm). the dealer said that the etm needed to be cleaned, and they proceeded to clean it. a week ago, i found out that nhtsa 06v-441 was issued, which addresses this exact problem. however, i was told by volvo that my car, since it's a turbo, was not included in the nhtsa list, but it should be.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
05/30/200669247203/03/2006
 I was driving a car and it just lost all power and told me that the engine is underperforming. the throttle just dropped and even though the car was running , it was unable to accelerate. i thank god this happened at night on a highway where there was room to pull over safely. i do not even want to think what could have happened to myself or others if this happened during the day in busy highway traffic. i would strongly urge volvo to help me resolve this issue. this puts the lives of my family at very high risk. and i thought volvo claims to be a safe vehicle ? please help. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
10/15/200769000105/01/2005
 I noticed a fuel smell coming from the passenger compartment, which steadily got worse. i brought it to my mechanic and found the fuel pump was leaking. i paid to have it replaced. *tr
09/30/200757000105/15/2006
 Leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. currently have a nhtsa campaign number 07v152000 that only covers cars in arizona and nevada. *tr