Volvo C40BEV Recalls (2022-2025)

What recalls does the Volvo C40BEV have?

• 2021-2025 Volvo XC40 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V908) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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."

  Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2025 Volvo EC40 Brake Recall (25V392)
  June 12, 2025 · 11,469 vehicles · Brakes

  In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

  Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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.

• 2021-2025 Volvo XC40 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V282)
  May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Volvo C40BEV Inflator Module Recall (24V938)
  December 18, 2024 · 2 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

• 2023 Volvo S60 Electrical Recall (23V188)
  March 22, 2023 · 393 vehicles · Electrical System

  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).

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge.

• 2023 Volvo S60 Brake Recall (23V012)
  January 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.

Which C40BEV parts are recalled most?

Which C40BEV model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my C40BEV for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 6 Volvo C40BEV campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are C40BEV owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

This vehicle is an electric vehicle and driven primarily in one pedal drive. When stopped, without any input to the accelerator, it will sometimes start moving forward. This has happened at least fifty times in the 2.5 years I have owned this vehicle.

2022 VOLVO C40BEV owner, Vehicle Speed Control, NHTSA complaint 11635274

The rear camera has never worked properly. When I put the car in reverse, sometimes it doesn’t show an image. This happens most days. This has been over a minute in duration, though sometimes shorter. This has happened hundreds of times.

2022 VOLVO C40BEV owner, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera, NHTSA complaint 11702368

The contact owns a 2023 Volvo C40 BEV. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became inoperable with several unknown warning lights were illuminated.

2023 VOLVO C40BEV owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11680589

Can a recall make your C40BEV a lemon in California?

Owners of a Volvo C40BEV often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 6 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Volvo recalls

Other Volvo models with recalls

• C40BEV: 6 recalls
• EC40: 3 recalls
• EX30: 3 recalls
• EX30CC: 1 recall
• EX40: 3 recalls
• EX90: 3 recalls
• S60: 8 recalls
• S60PHEV: 1 recall
• S90: 6 recalls
• S90PHEV: 1 recall
• V60: 7 recalls
• V60CC: 7 recalls
• V60CCMHEV: 1 recall
• V60PHEV: 1 recall
• V90: 5 recalls
• V90CC: 5 recalls
• V90CCMHEV: 1 recall
• VN: 18 recalls
• Vah: 9 recalls
• Vhd: 18 recalls
• Vnl: 18 recalls
• Vnl (4): 19 recalls
• Vnr: 13 recalls
• Vnr (4): 9 recalls
• Vnre (electric): 7 recalls
• XC40: 9 recalls
• XC40BEV: 2 recalls
• XC60: 11 recalls
• XC60MHEV: 2 recalls
• XC60PHEV: 1 recall
• XC90: 11 recalls
• XC90MHEV: 1 recall
• XC90PHEV: 1 recall

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