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HighNHTSA·25V392000·Announced 2026-12-06

Volvo vehicles recalled for loss of brake function in coasting scenarios

Volvo is recalling certain 2023-2026 vehicles due to a brake software defect that can cause loss of brake function while coasting downhill. The defect will be fixed with a free software update.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves loss of brake function in a critical safety system, which poses significant crash risk. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not been reported score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, 2025-2026 EX40, and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. These vehicles contain a brake module software defect that may cause loss of brake function in certain driving scenarios.

The loss of braking occurs specifically when coasting downhill while using B Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or One Pedal Drive (for pure electric vehicles). Loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

A total of 11,469 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2025. Volvo Car will update the brake module software free of charge, either over-the-air or at a Volvo dealer. Until the repair is completed, owners are advised not to use B Mode or One Pedal Drive. Owners can contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 for more information. Volvo Car's internal recall number is R10329.

The recalled product

Product
2023 VOLVO C40BEV
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
11,469

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 (10)

  • C40BEV
  • XC40BEV
  • EC40
  • S60PHEV
  • V60PHEV
  • XC60PHEV
  • XC90PHEV
  • EX40
  • S90PHEV
  • XC40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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