Volvo C40 recalls

8 official safety recalls for the Volvo C40 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rearview camera image may not display in reverse

    Reported December 23, 2025Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 25V908000413,151 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not appear when reverse is selected, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

  2. Braking may temporarily be lost after coasting

    Reported June 23, 2025Model years 2021–2025DVSA recall R/2025/211EU Safety Gate SR/01422/255,221 vehicles affected

    Braking may be temporarily lost after coasting downhill in B mode or using one-pedal drive, which could lead to a collision. Modified software will be installed through an over-the-air update.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BCM2 SW – Safety Notice
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
    Remedy
    Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.

  3. Brake function may be lost while coasting downhill

    Reported June 12, 2025Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 25V39200011,469 vehicles affected

    In certain situations while coasting downhill in “B” mode or using “One Pedal Drive,” the vehicle may lose brake function, increasing crash risk. Avoid those modes until repaired. The brake module software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  4. Rearview camera image may not display in reverse

    Reported May 8, 2025Model years 2022–2025NHTSA campaign 25V282000413,151 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not display in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. A dealer or over-the-air update will update the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
    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.

  5. Driver's side air bag clamps may be improperly crimped

    Reported December 18, 2024Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 24V9380002 vehicles affected

    Improperly crimped clamps on the driver's side inner far-side air bag module may cause it to deploy improperly and fail to protect the driver as intended, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
    Consequence
    An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10296.
    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 nhtsa.gov.

  6. False e-call warning may mask a system failure

    Reported March 22, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V188000393 vehicles affected

    A false e-call fault may display a service warning and prevent detection of an actual system failure, potentially delaying emergency response after a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Defect
    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
    Consequence
    The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
    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.

  7. Brake control module software may contain an error

    Reported January 24, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/025EU Safety Gate A12/00184/23101,970 vehicles affected

    A software error in the brake control module may affect its operation. The module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
    Defect
    There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
    Remedy
    Update the brake control module software.

  8. Brake control fault may disable safety systems

    Reported January 19, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V01200027,457 vehicles affected

    A diagnostic error in the brake control module may cause loss of the Antilock Brake System, Electronic Stability Control, and traction control. Reduced brake support can increase crash risk. An over-the-air brake control module software update will be provided free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Defect
    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
    Consequence
    A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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