Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V592000 Reported November 22, 2013

Driver not warned of low oil pressure

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 30,929 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V592000
Manufacturer Campaign
R29436
Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
30,929
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 22, 2013
Completion Rate
92.34

Defect Summary

Volvo cars of north america, llc (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s60 vehicles manufactured june 22, 2010, through may 14, 2012, and equipped with 5-cylinder b5254t5 (vin code 62) engines. in the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation.

Safety Consequence

Without being warned of a low oil pressure situation, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle until it stalls, which increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software so that the driver is alerted should there be a low oil pressure situation, free of charge. the recall began on january 10, 2014. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. volvo's number for this campaign is r29436.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V592000 or campaign R29436.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V592000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V592000?

NHTSA recall 13V592000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on November 22, 2013. It addresses: Driver not warned of low oil pressure. The recall affects approximately 30,929 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V592000 or the manufacturer campaign number R29436. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.