Volvo has issued a recall for 14,014 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a potential brake failure issue. The problem stems from a software glitch affecting the Brake Control Module in certain 2020-2026 vehicles running software version 3.5.14. Specifically, the brake failure can occur after coasting downhill for at least one minute and 40 seconds in B mode on PHEVs or One Pedal Drive mode on EVs without using the brake or accelerator pedal.
Owners of affected models such as the S60, V60, S90, XC60, XC90, XC40, C40 plug-in hybrids, as well as the EX40 and EC40 battery electric vehicles, are advised not to use the B mode or One Pedal Drive mode until the issue is resolved. Volvo will address the problem by installing a software update. The latest software version for vehicles with Android Automotive OS (AAOS), 3.6.4, was released on June 16 to rectify the issue caused by the problematic software version 3.5.14, which was released in April.
Volvo did not provide a detailed explanation of how the braking issue occurred. This recall follows a previous recall earlier this year involving roughly 7,500 plug-in hybrid vehicles over faulty high-voltage cells that could potentially lead to a fire. The affected models for the battery recall are the 2020-2022 S60, V60, S90, XC60, and XC90 plug-in hybrids.
In April, Volvo made changes in its leadership, appointing Håkan Samuelsson as the new CEO following disappointing sales in the first quarter. Despite achieving record sales in the previous year, Volvo has faced challenges in attracting new customers in 2025. The company is working diligently to address these issues and ensure the safety and satisfaction of its customers.