NHTSA 25V392000Manufacturer no. R10329
Service Brakes
- Report received by NHTSA
- June 12, 2025
- Owner notification
- July 15, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 11,469 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Volvo XC40 / EX40
- Not reported – June 11, 2025
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- EX40
Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
Defect summary
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.
Safety risk
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V392000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov