Loss of Brake Function

Affected vehicles (10)

Component / system

Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) 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, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

Risk / consequence

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

Chronology of events

1. May 13, 2025

   Considered as a critical concern by CCMT 6.11.25; Field Service Action decision confirmed by Volvo Car Corporation 6.16.25; Condition detected by Market Vehicle Reports; Number of vehicle reports with the condition, reported to Volvo Cars from the NSC 0; Total number of cars included in vehicle reports concerning this condition 0; Implementation date of Field Service Action 6.16.25. Extended Chronology: 2025-05-13 Volvo cars received the first report indicating the specific symptom. An investigation was initiated to review the customer symptom and a possible root cause. 2025-06-11 Volvo Cars was able to reproduce the issue by internal testing.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

No Dealers

Owner notification

Phased Recall