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2023 Volvo XC40BEV Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Volvo XC40BEV 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 2023 Volvo XC40BEV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Volvo XC40BEV owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo XC40BEV, describing incidents dated February 6, 2026.

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Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11717020 · Filed February 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40 BEV. The contact stated that after the brake module OTA firmware update, the brakes became inoperable. The OTA update removed the AUTO-HOLD function. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal failed to respond as needed. The "AUTO-HOLD" message was…

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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 starting October 27, 2020 (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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 Volvo XC40BEV. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Volvo XC40BEV.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/Brake Hold

ODI #11717020

Incident: February 6, 2026 · Filed: February 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40 BEV. The contact stated that after the brake module OTA firmware update, the brakes became inoperable. The OTA update removed the AUTO-HOLD function. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal failed to respond as needed. The "AUTO-HOLD" message was displayed while at a stop sign. While driving up a steep hill and making a turn, the vehicle failed to stop while depressing the brake pedal. The AUTO-HOLD warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the AUTO-HOLD function was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not available.

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