2026 Volvo XC40 Recharge / EX40 Problems & Recalls: 1 Recall, 1 Complaint

2026 Volvo XC40 Recharge / EX40 problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 1 recall covering the 2026 Volvo XC40 Recharge / EX40 and owners have filed 1 complaint. The most-reported area is power train (1 complaint).

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Injuries

Recalls (1)

Jun 12, 2025#25V392000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software

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.

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. 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.

Owner complaints (1)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

Power train1
Service brakes1
Forward collision avoidance1

Recent owner reports

Jul 28, 2026Power train, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance
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 pulled off the shoulder to slow the car and not rear-end someone. When the car finally came to stop I drove 5 mph off freeway on shoulder using the emergency break, terrified I would hit another car or person. I made it to a parking lot but could not put the car in park- it was then stuck in neutral…

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.