Mahwah, NJ – July 10, 2025 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 11,469 EVs, plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and hybrids whose brakes may fail. This defect increases stopping distances, upping the chances of a crash and injury.
The list of the affected models includes:
- 2023 Volvo C40 BEV
- 2025 Volvo EC40
- 2024 Volvo XC40
- 2025 Volvo S90 PHEV
- 2023 Volvo XC40 BEV
- 2020 – 2026 Volvo XC90 PHEV
- 2022 – 2026 Volvo XC60 PHEV
- 2025 – 2026 Volvo EX40
- 2023 – 2025 Volvo S60 PHEV
- 2024 – 2025 Volvo V60 PHEV
Recall summary
These cars have a so called “engine braking” mode that allows them to generate energy when the driver takes his foot off the brake and lets the vehicle coast, such as when going downhill.
As a result of a software error, the brakes in the affected cars may not engage when the person presses the brake pedal again after going downhill.
The mode is called the B-mode in PHEV cars and the one pedal drive-mode in EVs.
Recall risks
The vehicle whose brakes fail is more likely to crash into objects or pedestrians ahead, upping the risk of an injury.
Safety tips
The carmaker advises owners not to use the B- or the one pedal drive-mode until the repair is performed.
Other Volvo recalls
In May 2025, Volvo recalled over 413,000 cars whose rearview cameras failed to show an image while backing up.
In April 2025, 7,500 hybrid Volvo cars and SUVs were recalled over the risk of fire caused by defective high-voltage batteries.
The repair
The brake software will be updated free of charge. This will be done through an over-the-air update (OTA) or by visiting a dealer.
The owners should receive notifications by August 6, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Nearly 11,500 hybrids and EVs are affected by this Volvo brake failure recall. To do a Volvo recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
