Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's power assist module, which helps with your brakes, has a software issue that can cause brake function to be lost while driving down a hill using a specific mode.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, there's a higher risk of a crash, which can lead to injuries or damage to your vehicle and others.
Free Fix
Don't use 'B' Mode or 'One Pedal Drive' until the repair is done. The dealership will update the software for free, either over the air or in-person, and you'll be notified with a letter. You can also contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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