Volvo Recalls 2023 Models Due to Brake Control Software Error
Volvo is recalling 27,457 2023 vehicles because a software error may disable ABS, ESC, and traction control, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. The recall involves 27,457 vehicles affected by a diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2).
This software error may cause a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control. A reduction in these brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO XC90, V90CC, XC60, XC40
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 27,457
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 (8)
- XC90
- V90CC
- XC60
- XC40
- V60CC
- S60
- C40BEV
- V60
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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