Recall 10V579 affects 6,046 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, and S80 vehicles for sensitive fuel cut-off software. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 6,046 2011 XC60, XC70, S60, and S80 vehicles because engine control module software makes the fuel cut-off function too sensitive. A sudden engine stall increases crash risk, and the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine control module on the 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, and S80 is the computer that manages engine operation. One of its jobs is fuel cut-off control, which stops or reduces fuel flow under specific operating conditions so the engine responds as intended.
On affected Volvo vehicles, the software calibration for that fuel cut-off function is too sensitive. The module reacts too aggressively and interrupts fuel delivery when the engine still needs fuel. That can disrupt power delivery because the engine is being told to reduce fuel at the wrong moment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the control software, so an owner does not get a part noise, fluid leak, warning smell, or visible damage before the fuel cut-off command happens.
Who's affected?
SUV, wagon, and sedan lines are grouped under the same engine and engine cooling component.
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2011 Volvo S60 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2011 Volvo S80 | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 6,046 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall can cut power while driving and increase crash risk, especially when traffic leaves little room to react. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and do not put off the software update. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, or S80 is included in this recall.
- Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 to confirm whether the free ECM and TCM software update is open for your VIN.
- Call a franchised Volvo dealer after your VIN is confirmed, and reference recall number 10V579 when you ask about the repair.
- Schedule the ECM and TCM software update that corrects the overly sensitive fuel cut-off calibration linked to sudden engine stall.
- Bring Volvo's owner notice if you have it when you go to the dealer.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician updates the ECM and TCM with new software. The update addresses the fuel cut-off calibration in the engine control module, which Volvo described as too sensitive. Volvo said the safety recall was expected to begin on or before December 10, 2010. The dealer repair is free once available, with software and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 17, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V579?
Recall 10V579 covers 6,046 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, and S80 vehicles with engine control module software that makes the fuel cut-off function too sensitive. A sudden engine stall can increase crash risk. Volvo dealers update the ECM and TCM software for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, or S80 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Volvo is included in recall 10V579. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the ECM and TCM software update. Reference recall number 10V579 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Volvo's remedy calls for dealers to update the ECM and TCM with new software free of charge. Any franchised Volvo dealer can handle the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden engine stall. The engine control module's fuel cut-off calibration is too sensitive, so the vehicle can stall unexpectedly and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free software update with a Volvo dealer.
What if I bought this Volvo used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011 Volvo XC60, XC70, S60, or S80 is included, then call a franchised Volvo dealer with recall number 10V579.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V579000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V579 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V579000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →