NHTSA recall 21V109000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
Volvo XC40
Reported Feb 24, 20212,278 vehicles affectedVolvo Car USA, LLCMaker’s number R10078
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.