The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V415000·Announced 2012-08-28

Volvo Recalls 2013 S80 and XC70 for Tire Pressure Monitoring Software Error

Volvo is recalling 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles because a software error prevents the tire pressure monitoring system from warning drivers of low tire pressure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire blowout/crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. The recall addresses a software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) that causes a "TPMS Service Required" message to appear after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. This error prevents the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from warning the driver that a tire needs air, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138.

A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO S80, XC70
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Hazard
Affected units
286

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • S80
  • XC70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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