The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-483 (09V483000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R220 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump |
| Report date | December 18, 2009 |
| Owners notified | January 15, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 158,733 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 2001 Volvo S60 fuel system problems 88
- 2002 Volvo S60 fuel system problems 69
- 2003 Volvo S60 fuel system problems 14
- 2004 Volvo S60 fuel system problems 55
- 2001 Volvo S80 fuel system problems 17
- 2002 Volvo S80 fuel system problems 12
- 2003 Volvo S80 fuel system problems 8
- 2004 Volvo S80 fuel system problems 14
- 2005 Volvo S80 fuel system problems 5
- 2001 Volvo V70 fuel system problems 31
- 2002 Volvo V70 fuel system problems 13
- 2003 Volvo V70 fuel system problems 9
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-483 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 158,733 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.