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NHTSA Recall 25V392000: Service brakes and software (service brakes)

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,469 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Volvo C40BEV.

11,469
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
2025
owners notified (July 15)
NHTSA campaign25V392000
Manufacturer campaignR10329
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › ELECTRIC › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE
Report receivedJune 12, 2025
Owner notificationJuly 15, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V392000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo C40BEV2023
Volvo EC402025
Volvo EX402025, 2026
Volvo S60PHEV2023, 2024, 2025
Volvo S90PHEV2025
Volvo V60PHEV2024, 2025
Volvo XC402024
Volvo XC40BEV2023, 2024
Volvo XC60PHEV2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Volvo XC90PHEV2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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.