Iconic car maker recalls over 14,000 motors due to ‘serious' fault that could see you lose control of brakes
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OVER 14,000 vehicles have been recalled after a potentially dangerous fault was discovered.
The cars were found to have an underlying issue which could affect the brakes.
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The issue has occurred in thousands of electric and plug-in hybrid Volvo vehicles across the US.
Volvo Car USA, LLC issued the safety recall due to a serious software defect.
It was concluded that this problem could potentially lead to a loss of brake function.
The issue is said to stem from the Brake Control Module, which can cause a failure in the braking system under specific driving conditions.
Therefore, this defect could significantly increase the risk of the vehicle crashing.
This recall impacts 14,014 select models from the years 2020 through 2026.
The two models recalled are the Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).
It was found that a temporary loss of braking functionality may occur after coasting downhill for an extended period in certain driving modes.
Pressing the brake pedal after this occurs may then disable the brakes entirely.
This safety issue can occur when a vehicle is coasting downhill for at least one minute and 40 seconds.
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It is specific to vehicles operating in 'One Pedal Drive' mode (for BEVs) or 'B' drive mode (for PHEVs) without the driver applying the brake or accelerator pedals.
It is significantly dangerous if the driver then presses the brake pedal, as this action may cause a complete loss of braking function, elevating the risk of a collision.
The root of the problem is attributed to Brake Control Module software version 3.5.14.
Volvo said it will provide a free software update for all affected vehicles.
Until the recall remedy is performed, owners are advised to avoid using the 'One Pedal Drive' and 'B' drive modes.
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Owners of affected models will be officially notified by mail from Wednesday, August 6.
Volvo announced the recall population was traced to a specific software version released on April 25, 2025.
The recall covers a wide range of Volvo's electrified lineup:
2023-2024 C40 BEV, XC40 BEV, EC40, and EX40
2020-2025 XC90 PHEV
2022-2025 XC60 PHEV
2023-2025 S60 PHEV
2024-2025 V60 PHEV
2025 S90 PHEV
The remedy involves a software update, performed at no cost to the owner.
Owners who have already paid for repairs related to this issue may be eligible for reimbursement.
Dealers were notified of the recall on June 12, 2025.
And owners can check if their vehicle is included in the recall by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website after June 20, 2025.
For more information, owners can visit the Volvo customer help website.
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