Recall 12V415 affects 286 2013 Volvo S80 and XC70 vehicles for a TPMS software error. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 286 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles because a Central Electronic Module software error stops the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning when a tire needs air. An underinflated tire can overheat and blow out, with crash risk; the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on the 2013 Volvo S80 and XC70 watches tire pressure and alerts the driver when a tire needs air. It depends on the Central Electronic Module, or CEM, which is the vehicle computer that receives and manages electrical signals from body systems. When the system works correctly, the warning gives the driver a chance to add air before driving on an underinflated tire.
In this recall, the problem is software inside the CEM. After about 15 minutes of accumulated driving above 25 mph, the software error triggers a "TPMS Service Required" message. Once that happens, the tire pressure monitoring system does not warn the driver that a tire needs air. The hardware is not described as the failed part; the fault is in how the module handles the monitoring function.
There is no warning sign before failure. The message itself is the clue that the tire pressure monitoring system is no longer doing its job, so the driver loses the normal low-pressure alert.
Who's affected?
Covers two Volvo nameplates from the same model year, both tied to the tire-pressure monitoring system.
| 2013 Volvo S80 | tire |
|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo XC70 | tire |
| Units affected | 286 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without a working TPMS, the vehicle cannot warn you when a tire is underinflated. An underinflated tire can become overloaded, overheat, and blow out, increasing crash risk. Check tire pressure before driving and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Volvo S80 or XC70 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to ask whether the free TPMS software reprogramming is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V415 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one.
- Schedule the TPMS software reprogramming that fixes the warning-system error preventing low-tire-pressure alerts.
- Check tire pressure manually until the repair is complete, especially if the TPMS Service Required message appears.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician reprograms the vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System software so the warning system can alert the driver when a tire needs air. Volvo said the safety recall began on October 12, 2012, and the service is free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available in this page data, confirm repair availability when you contact the Volvo dealer for your VIN.
Timeline
| August 28, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V415?
Recall 12V415 covers 286 2013 Volvo S80 and XC70 vehicles with a software error in the Central Electronic Module that stops the tire pressure monitoring system from warning the driver about an underinflated tire. Volvo dealers reprogram the TPMS for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Volvo S80 or XC70 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Volvo is included in recall 12V415. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the TPMS reprogramming repair. Reference recall number 12V415 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo's recall remedy says dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS free of charge at a franchised Volvo dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the TPMS fails to warn you when a tire is underinflated. An underinflated tire can overload and overheat, which increases the risk of a blowout and crash. Recall 12V415 covers the free Volvo dealer reprogramming repair.
When did Volvo start the recall repair?
Volvo began the safety recall repair on October 12, 2012. Owners can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or call a franchised Volvo dealer with recall number 12V415 to schedule the free TPMS reprogramming service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V415000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V415 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V415000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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