Volvo Recalls Over 14,000 Vehicles In The U.S. For Brake Software Issue

20232023Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued a voluntary safety recall for 14,014 vehicles across multiple model years and types due to a defect in the brake control software. The affected vehicles include a mix of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles such as the Volvo S60, V60, S90, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, EC40 and C40.

According to the report filled by Volvo Cars to NHTSA, The recall population has been traced to software version 3.5.14, specifically affecting the Brake Control Module that was released on April 25 of 2025. Internal testing has confirmed that the issue is isolated to certain model year 2020-2026 S60, V60, S90, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, EC40 and C40 vehicles.

Affected customers may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 40 seconds with “B” drive mode for PHEV vehicles and “One Pedal Drive” mode for BEV vehicles without applying the brake pedal or (to a certain extent) the accelerator pedal. If the situation occurs, pressing the brake pedal may remove braking functionality entirely.

To deal with the issue, Volvo will provide a software update to all affected vehicles. The fix involves replacing the faulty software with an updated version. The recall was considered a critical concern on June 11, 2025, and Volvo confirmed a field service action the following day. Volvo will reimburse customers for any out-of-pocket costs related to the defect if repairs were completed before the recall notice.

Owners affected by this recall will begin receiving notifications starting August 6, 2025. In the meantime, Volvo has advised customers not to drive the vehicles and to park them outside as a precaution. VIN-based recall lookups will be available from June 20, 2025.