Vehicle recall 09V483000 · December 18, 2009

Volvo S80, S60 and 3 more models

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Volvo 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: If 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.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes: Volvo 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V483000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 2009
Filed by: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacturer campaign: R220
Owner notification: January 15, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 158,733
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 09V483000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo S60 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo S80 (2001-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo V70 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo XC70 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo XC90 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003

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