2023 Volvo S60 Brake Recall (23V012)
Volvo Car USA, LLC · 27,457 vehicles · Reported January 19, 2023
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling 27,457 2023 Volvo C40BEV; 2023 Volvo S60; 2023 Volvo V60; 2023 Volvo V60CC; 2023 Volvo V90CC; 2023 Volvo XC40; 2023 Volvo XC60; 2023 Volvo XC90 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. A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 23V012 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V012000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R10217 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 19, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023 Volvo C40BEV; 2023 Volvo S60; 2023 Volvo V60; 2023 Volvo V60CC; 2023 Volvo V90CC; 2023 Volvo XC40; 2023 Volvo XC60; 2023 Volvo XC90 |
| Units affected | 27,457 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Safety risk | A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2023 Volvo S60 in recall 23V012?
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.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 S60 with recall 23V012?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your S60 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the service brakes, hydraulic, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V012?
Recall 23V012 covers 27,457 vehicles: 2023 Volvo C40BEV; 2023 Volvo S60; 2023 Volvo V60; 2023 Volvo V60CC; 2023 Volvo V90CC; 2023 Volvo XC40; 2023 Volvo XC60; 2023 Volvo XC90.
NHTSA lists 27,457 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Volvo | C40BEV |
| 2023 | Volvo | S60 |
| 2023 | Volvo | V60 |
| 2023 | Volvo | V60CC |
| 2023 | Volvo | V90CC |
| 2023 | Volvo | XC40 |
| 2023 | Volvo | XC60 |
| 2023 | Volvo | XC90 |
What is the fix for the S60 brake recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
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.
When was recall 23V012 announced?
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported recall 23V012 to NHTSA on January 19, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 15, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 19, 2023 | Volvo Car USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V012000. |
| March 15, 2023 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 45 months ago. If your S60 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my S60 is part of recall 23V012?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V012 is open on your S60, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V012000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should S60 owners do about recall 23V012?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V012000 applies to your S60.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any service brakes, hydraulic symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are S60 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 28 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 23V012 was reported on January 19, 2023, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after January 19, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 173 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 28 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Volvo XC60: 54 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo XC40: 46 complaints in total, 10 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo XC90: 40 complaints in total, 5 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo C40BEV: 24 complaints in total, 4 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo V60CC: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo S60: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo V60: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
- 2023 Volvo V90CC: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025 I was sitting at a stop light, using the Auto Hold system. A few minutes later, my car took off and accelerated on its own and hit the rear of a truck.
2023 Volvo XC40 owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11674216, filed July 17, 2025
Driver assist failed and brakes failed when vehicle veered to left on its own..Brakes and steering failed when trying to correct failure.. Overcorrection caused vehicle to veer off road and over a sign and continue for approximately 50 feet. Vehicle is currently at State Farm towing lot.
2023 Volvo XC40 owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11718766, filed February 18, 2026
I pulled into a parking spot with a concrete barrier pole at a pharmacy to pick up my sister. I had my foot on the brake while she was getting into the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward crashing into the pole.
2023 Volvo XC40 owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11741990, filed June 4, 2026
Can recall 23V012 make my S60 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this service brakes, hydraulic recall means their S60 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2023 Volvo S60 to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the S60 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V012
Did the recall 23V012 fix work?
Since recall 23V012 was reported on January 19, 2023, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 6 of them (22%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 15, 2023.
Is the 23V012000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my S60 is part of recall 23V012000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V012000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.