TSB: VOLVO S80, V70, XC60, XC70 (2007–2012)

Bulletin TB-20532 — August 23, 2011

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDTB-20532
ManufacturerVOLVO
ModelsS80, V70, XC60, XC70
Model Years2007–2012
Date IssuedAugust 23, 2011
Date Added to NHTSAJune 1, 2009
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected16 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

VOLVO: THE FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE. AFTER FILLING TANK, FUEL GAUGE RISES TO INDICATE APPROX. 1/2-3/4 TANK BUT NOT READ FULL; AFTER FUEL IS CONSUMED, FUEL GAUGE DROPS NORMALLY TIL APPROX. 1/4, AFTER WHICH THE FUEL LEVEL DOES NOT CHANGE.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO S80 2012 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC70 2012 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO S80 2011 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC60 2011 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC70 2011 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO S80 2010 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO V70 2010 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC60 2010 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC70 2010 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO S80 2009 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO V70 2009 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC70 2009 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO S80 2008 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO V70 2008 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO XC70 2008 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
VOLVO S80 2007 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

Related VOLVO Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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VNL (4) 2027 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNR (4) 2027 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNL (4) 2025 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNR (4) 2026 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized VOLVO dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (TB-20532) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.