Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software

NHTSA recall 21V109000 · announced February 24, 2021 · filed by Volvo Car Usa, Llc · 2,278 units affected

The problem

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

The risk

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Volvo Xc40
• 2022 Volvo Xc40

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.