The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V288000·Announced 2022-04-28

Volvo Recalls 2021-2022 XC40 BEV Vehicles for Accelerator Pedal Sensor Defect

Volvo is recalling 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles because water intrusion may corrode the accelerator pedal sensor, potentially causing unintended acceleration or loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the accelerator pedal sensor that can cause unintended acceleration or loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where water may enter the cable harness, leading to corrosion of the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.

A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, which can cause unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion, and replace the connector terminal and APS as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC40BEV
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5,351

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 (1)

  • XC40BEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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