Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Volvo S60 - part 1

The contact owns a 2024 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, a message stating that the propulsion system was reduced was displayed, and the vehicle came to a complete stop in the middle of the road, nearly causing a crash. Additionally, the steering wheel seized, the gear shift indicator light turned off, and the four wheels seized while the engine continued to run. A police officer arrived at the scene and directed traffic to prevent a crash. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired. The contact informed the dealer that he felt unsafe driving the vehicle because the steering wheel and the wheel had seized while the engine was still running, which prevented the contact from pulling to the side of the road. The dealer informed the contact that no other failure was found and that the vehicle operated as designed. The dealer towed the vehicle to the residence, and the contact had not driven the vehicle since the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and of the safety concerns but advised the contact that the diagnostic report from the dealer only showed a failure with the fuel pump. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to the Volvo store located at 1051 west webster Ave, winter park, FL 32789, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The NHTSA campaign number: 11v303000 (fuel system, gasoline) was referenced however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

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Smell gasoline, had that fix, but auto hard start when hot, not when cold, take awhile for auto to start, belief to be the gasoline pump. Need recall inf. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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While driving 70 mph, car lost acceleration and stalled without warning. If I would have been rear ended going at this speed I could have lost my life. Check engine light came on and all codes are associated with the 181 recall. Called Volvo and Volvo stated that this VIN number was not part of the recall yet I am experiencing the same exact problem and have the same exact engine codes when running a diagnostics test associated with this recall.

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I own a 2005 Volvo S60. When driving today to work, with no warning, the vehicle stalled. I was unable to control the gas and the steering became rough. Hitting the accelartor did nothing. I was able to slow the vehicle to the side of the road. Once I turned it off and back on it restarted. If this had happened on a highway, it could have resulted in a major accident. Research shows that this is a common problem with Volvo. There was a recall for these incidents for under years 2003 -and 2004- 07v226000 . The recall for the s40 covered through 2006 - 08v033000. A search of the internet forum shows that this is happening for a lot of the 2005 models as well. Please consider including these model years as this is a danger.

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The electronic throttle module had to be replaced in my 2006 Volvo S60. The car only has 72,702 miles! this is after having paid several hundred dollars to have the etm cleaned several months ago. The cost to replace the etm was over $800. As I search the internet, these cars seem to have problems with this particular part. It's ridiculous to think that I'm going to have to keep paying for this part, especially when the car is only 5 years old and has far less than 100,000 miles!!! I demand a recall and warranty replacement! the service manager at my local Volvo dealership tells me these units need to be cleaned or serviced about every 30k miles. I have a copy of my receipt from this weeks service. This part should be covered under a warranty by the manufacturer! believe me, I'm active on the web and I'm going to tell everyone I know to stay away from Volvos.

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I own a 2004 Volvo S60. I recently found out that there is a recall on my vehicle after my mechanic told me my check engine light was due to this recall. Volvo says there is no such recall at first, but upon calling the customer service number I found out that there is. However, they say it is VIN specific and that mine is not covered. My mechanic says that this needs to be taken care of, for this problem can cause my engine to stall out at anytime and cause my steering wheel to jerk around on the highway. To me, this is a huge problem, sounds like that it could potentially kill me on the road. How can something that can be this potentially dangerous not be Volvos responsibility to fix? just because my VIN number is different does not mean the problem is any less serious, though Volvo seems to think it is.

Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. Engine reved up to near maximum. I was able to control the vehicle. After engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. On that date, a repeat of the surge. I have owned this car for 7 years. These incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer.

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Vehicle has stalled without any warning several times while traveling at highway speeds (60 mph). First incident occurred during the summer of 2011 at 105,000 miles. A second, similar incident occurred in the fall of 2011 at 108,000 miles. Auto scandia in herndon, va, replaced mass air flow meter in an attempt to address the problem. The vehicle performed well for several months without incident. Unfortunately it stalled again in March 2012. This was also without any warning while traveling at highway speeds (60 mph). The unusual highway breakdown was very dangerous.

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.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving 75 mph, the contact stated that she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, she was unable to accelerate when she noticed that the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the fuel regulator pressure sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 73,000. The approximate failure mileage was 72,600.

Intermitant sudden loss of power at freeway speeds and in town . . Very dangerous !!! fuel pressure switch part no. 8699449 has failed. Volvo model S60 in years 2003, 2004 have been recalled for same problem. Volvo model s40 & v70 in year 2005 & 2006 have been recalled for same problem. The pressure switch with part number 8699449 is the real problem across all Volvo models and recalls should not be limited certain models only. All models with part number 8699449 fuel pressure switch should be recalled.

The engine light came on in my 2004 Volvo S60r. The car would loose acceleration and also stalled. Volvo said it was the fuel pressure sensor and that it had been recalled by Volvo- recall # 07v226000. But the VIN # of my car was not included in the recall. It was the same part that was recalled on other 2004 S60s. Why not on the r as well?.

Took vehicle to a Volvo dealership for a regularly scheduled oil change. The service advisor reported that the fuel pressure sensor (fps) is a critical component, that it failed and needed to be replaced. He said that Volvo would pay 50% for the part and charge me the warranty labor rate. They would not tell me in advance the total cost. As I was leaving, another service advisor told a person over the telephone they needed a fuel pressure sensor and would get 50% off. A few days later a friend took her s40 to this dealer and was told she needed a fuel pressure sensor to fix her actual fuel system problem (it did not). The odds of a person learning about 3 Volvos needing fuel pressure sensor replacements in this manner seems phenomenal. As such, it appears that either: 1) Volvo's fuel pressure sensors have a high fault rate; 2) Volvo understated the cars to include in its recall campaign number r181; 3) cars included in the recall campaign are being charged for the repair; or 4) the question of how Volvo is / is not managing the dealer to determine if there is a high incidence of fuel pressure sensor failures on the cars being serviced during that time period and the reasons for those failed fuel pressure sensors. Nhtsa should require Volvo to supply statistics and records (probably a simple Volvo database search) for all vehicles receiving new fuel pressure sensors and identify whether: 1) the repair was included in recall number r181; 2) the non-recall fps customer was charged for the repair; 3) the non-recall fps customer was not charged for the repair. And, for those vehicles, the NHTSA should require Volvo to provide the plant, production date, and chassis number. Running the report in model number and chassis number order (chronological order) of all cars with fps problem would likely aid the NHTSA in determining whether the extent of the fps problem and accuracy of the Volvo's recall campaign number r181.

1. Vehicle stalled 2 times, last year and on 08/09/2010 while driving on highway. I was able to restart both time. The second time I was able to restart after 5 minutes and drive to the nearby the Volvo store dealership. 2. The dealership diagnosed the problem and determined the battery was the issue. However I see 2 recall campaign id numbers: 09v483000 and 07v226000 which may be the root cause of the problem. I talked to the service manager at the Volvo store dealership (1051 w. Webster Ave, winter park, FL 32789 - 407-628-0550) but the dealership won't look at it because they said my car is not shown up for recall in their Volvo database. 3. Replace the battery.

My car stalled twice at low speed, both times was able to re-start immediately. After the 2nd incident, the check engine light illuminated with a generic obd-ii code of p0192. Online research has found this code relates to the failure of the vehicle's fuel pressure sensor. Volvo has recall #r-181 in place but I am told by Volvo care that my car is excluded from eligibility for this recall based on the chassis number - despite having the same engine code (61) and experiencing the same issue as described in the Volvo recall notice. I have found a number of similar complaints on various website forums and even this (NHTSA) website. It would seem to me that Volvo may have to re-visit the criteria for how they determined which vehicles are affected by this faulty fuel pressure sensor. Having to pay $300+ out of pocket for a known faulty product is insulting.

I had an oil change and soon thereafter, I noticed that the car has a strong smell of gasoline. This has been happening for a week and I am afraid to drive the car. This is my only car and I need to know if there is a recall on this since there seem to be a good number of complaints.

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 diagnostics 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.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While turning on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel pressure sensor was the cause for the light. The dealer reset the sensor. The light illuminated again so the vehicle was taken back to the dealership where the contact was informed that fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 93,000.

I began noticing a strong gasoline odor in my garage. Since no fuel is stored there I knew it was coming from my vehicle, a 2001 Volvo S60. I tried to identify a leak source but was unable to do so. The gas smell is strongest at the passenger side front wheel well. I am concerned that at some point a fire may result. I took the car in to a local shop and had it up on a lift. Neither the tech nor I was able to id a leak, but I am still having the strong gas odor.

Certified previously owned vehicle stalled due to butterfly valve within throttle body not opening fast enough when going around a corner and too much load on the engine. Example: exited freeway and was turning left while braking due to upcoming red light. The engine stalled in the middle of an intersection while the vehicle was in motion at approximately 10 mph. Lost steering and braking power. The problem was first noticed when making right turns and having to suddenly brake for a pedestrian, bicyclist, or other traffic hazard and the engine stalling or fluttering at much lower speeds. As it worsened over the course of a week it was ultimately the worst with the mid-intersection stall. At this point we were afraid to drive the vehicle for fear of crashing. Vehicle was purchased from a dealer as certified pre-owned 68,735 miles on 05/02/2008 and was taken to dealer for stalling at 76,678 miles on 08/15/2009. Dealer reported this as a maintenance issue not covered under warranty. Repairs for cleaning the throttle body, resetting valve, and installing new gaskets was $402. 93. Vehicle originally purchased in southern California. Vehicle moved to washington in February of 2009.

We to have a 2003 S60 with a very bad fuel smell. We bought it used in 2006 from a Volvo dealer in cary, nc. Of course, when I called Volvo and gave them the VIN #, they said that we were not covered. Our certified pre owned status expired in Feb. Of this year. I really don't want to spend $700+ to get something fixed that has been a recurring problem for Volvo.

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Hard starting and faint smell of fuel, especially in hot weather.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was no response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Suddenly,the engine stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician started the engine, but was unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on a separate occasion for identical failures and the contact was informed that the fuel pressure sensor failed. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

On 12 Dec, 2008, my 2003 Volvo S60 stalled with no warning while traveling on a busy highway at 60 mph. I pulled to safety (vehicle was in "limp home" mode) and had the vehicle towed to the dealership (park place Volvo). Since the vehicle started right back up and presented no codes, I was told there was nothing wrong and given a bill for $418 (for tow and diagnostic check). Approx. 1 month later, vehicle presented same problem; it stalled, without warning, while driving. . . Creating a great safety risk for the second time. I had vehicle towed again to same dealership, and since vehicle started right back up with no codes, I was told there was nothing wrong. Dealership could not get vehicle to duplicate problem on either occasion. However, to appease me, dealership did replace accelerator pedal. . . Vehicle still presents same stalling issue, and intermittently goes into "limp home" mode for no apparent reason. This will undoubtedly cause a serious accident, as it is obvious, from the numerous complaints on this issue, that this is a mass defect.

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?.

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.

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.

I was driving about 65 miles an hour in the left hand lane of an interstate yesterday when my car stalled and died. The Volvo dealership states it is not subject to recall, yet the incident is identical to problem described in NHTSA campaign number 07v226000.

The contact's spouse owns a 2004 Volvo S60. On approximately twenty occasions, the vehicle would completely shut off and need to be restarted intermittently. The failure occurred while braking or turning the vehicle. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure, but could not get an error code from the diagnostic machine. Recall number 07v226000 is regarding the same issue; however, the VIN is not included. The current mileage was 92,000 and failure mileage was 91,000.

Recently noticed car was difficult to start and car smells like gas. These events seemed to have started at approximately the same time and there has been no physical event (crash, impact) that initiated the complaint. It appears to have started in mid summer where it is operated in south florida, and I get in the car at 4pm to 107 degrees on the temp reading. I have done nothing, but have concern about safety issues and possible fire hazard.

Purchased auto new. It would seem that I have had some of the same problems mentioned by others. Car stalling on highway at 65 miles per hour, twice, very scary. Pulled off and restarted. (fuel pressure sensor malfunction) seems there is a recall however when I inquired my VIN # was not included. Costly repair as must purchase part from dealer. Driver side head lamp, low beam, has been replaced so often lost track, over half a dozen times, is out now! have never replaced passenger side lamp! I point out the other S60's I see on the road with a headlamp light out to my kids as a game now.

The contact owns a 2001 Volvo S60 t5. The contact smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. The mechanic stated that there was a crack in the fuel system. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA recall # 9515498898. The powertrain information was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.

While at the gas station to fuel up, the gas cap door hinge broke and the door fell off .

First event--normal vehicle operation- 33000 miles 48 months old. Stalled turning left through busy intersection at rush hour--loss power steering capability almost ran off road toward light post--no accident occurred. (may, 2005) no repairs. Second event--normal vehicle operation (35,250)-stalled going through intersection oct. 4 2005. No accident. --electronic throttle modulator cleaned --{given option of cleaning $220 (with no guarantee) or replacing for $970 (still with no guarantee)}.