NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Volvo EX40 Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Volvo EX40 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Volvo EX40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Volvo EX40 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo EX40, describing incidents dated July 25, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11753260 · Filed
I was driving on the freeway in traffic, thankfully going about +/- 25 mph and had to stop/slow down. When I tapped the breaks, they completely failed. All warning lights in the car immediately came on including the warning 'Stop Safely Break Failure'. I pressed the breaks as hard as a I could and…
Loss of Brake Function
NHTSA #25V392000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Electric — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,469 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10329 · Owners notified July 15, 2025 · Vehicles built through June 11, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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