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Passenger cars (Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo EX40, Volvo EC40, Volvo XC40) - Repair
Official notice
4 Jul 2025
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volvo XC90, Volvo S90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo EX40, Volvo EC40, Volvo XC40) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (brake control module). ■ Defective component: Braking system (brake control module). ■ Noncompliant structure, equipment or performance and its cause: Due to inappropriate programming in the BCM (brake control module), when coasting down a long downhill slope in B mode or One Pedal Drive, the brake hydraulic pressure may not be adjusted properly when braking with the brake pedal. As a result, the brakes may fail to work even when the brake pedal is pressed. Note: B mode is a driving mode that increases regenerative braking in PHEVs. One Pedal Drive is a driving mode that increases regenerative braking in BEVs. Published 2025-07-04.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4040. ■ Corrective measures: Reprogram the BCM (brake control module) in all vehicles with the correct software. The corrective software update will be performed by either of the following methods: - Bring the vehicle to a dealer for installation using diagnostic equipment. - Deliver the update remotely to affected vehicles over the air (OTA) for users to install themselves.
Recall number
外-4040
Official notice
2025-07-04
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (brake control module). ■ Defective component: Braking system (brake control module). ■ Noncompliant structure, equipment or performance and its cause: Due to inappropriate programming in the BCM (brake control module), when coasting down a long downhill slope in B mode or One Pedal Drive, the brake hydraulic pressure may not be adjusted properly when braking with the brake pedal. As a result, the brakes may fail to work even when the brake pedal is pressed. Note: B mode is a driving mode that increases regenerative braking in PHEVs. One Pedal Drive is a driving mode that increases regenerative braking in BEVs.
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-55-8500.
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