NHTSA Recall 22V288000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,351 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Volvo XC40BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10170 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | April 28, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 20, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
Safety risk
A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V288000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.