Volvo · Passenger car

The use of biodiesel fuel blends may lead to increased engine oil level due to fuel dilution of the engine oil. If the engine oil level rises over the maximum level as indicated by the oil level gauge on the instrument panel it may eventually reach a level where the oil could enter the cylinders and act as fuel. In a worst case scenario this may lead to maintained or increased engine speed, potentially leading to engine breakdown. If this happens while driving it may lead to a road accident.

Published: 05 November 2010
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1611/10
Model: S80, V70, XC70, XC60 (5-cylinder diesel engine, D5244T14); model year 2010. VIN's <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w44/2010-w44_17-vins.pdf">attached</a>.

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Sweden

Product description

Passenger car.