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US recalls (1)
Over-the-air fixService brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric
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 and remedy
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Brakes
2025-06-12 · campaign 2025-319
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a loss of brakes.
Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Volvo recommends not to use the "B" or "One Pedal Drive" drive modes until the recall repairs are completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicles to a dealership to update the brake control module software.
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo EX40. Among 2 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 2).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Volvo EX40.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 VOLVO EX40 SUV BEV RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 VOLVO EX40 SUV BEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Volvo EX40 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| EX40 Automatic (A1) | 118 | 94 | 106 | $700 |
| EX40 Twin Automatic (A1) | 103 | 85 | 94 | $800 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.