2021 Volvo XC40BEV

Recalls

1 recall names the 2021 Volvo XC40BEV. Newest first.

• Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

  Apr 28, 2022NHTSA 22V2880005,351 vehicles

  Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.

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Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Pedestrian alert sounds

  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023Recall 22V063000
  NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…

  NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11011747This is a Technical Journal: DIM message and DTC VCU1 U016800. Reload ASDM
• 11011736This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software.
• 11011735This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
• 11009818This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs.
• 11009816This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Volvo Cars app displays "Vehicle offline" message. fault trace the 12 V system according to VIDA
• 11009815This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery.
• 11009811This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems.
• 11009803This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror intermittently not folding. May required replacing terminals.
• 11009511This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations
• 11009510This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, Searching for GPS message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button.
• 11009509This is a Technical Journal: Software Update Fails and VIDA Can't Connect, VGM Unresponsive. Reset or replace VGM.
• 11009506This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade.
• 11009499This is a Technical Journal: Over The Air Software Update (OTA)
• 11009496This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty clearing SODx DTCs. put the car in usage mode "Driving" and continue the erasing process
• 11007932This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
• 11007925Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
• 11007924This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor
• 11006578Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10266 on certain model year 2021- 2023 V90CC, S90l, XC60, XC90, XC40 and C40 vehicles.
 Volvo Car Investigations have identified that iCUP vehicles with a software version earlier than V2.3 need updating to ensure the proper functioning of the mobile apps features.
 As a result, there is a possibility of losing remote functions in the Volvo Car App, such as lock/unlock and climate control.
 The corrective action is to perform a total software upgrade.
 S10266 affects 413 vehicles in the U.S and 9 in Canada.
• 11006576This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 11006568This is a Technical Journal: Google Assistant - Troubleshooting Guide. please ensure the vehicle has the most up-to-date Google Assistant application version.
• 11006564This is a Technical Journal: SENSUS - IHU Software Improvement (Voice Control). software is available in VIDA beginning 2024 week 21.
• 11006562This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 11006561This is a Technical Journal: Low Tire Pressure warning and DTC BCM-C007768. Please check the tire pressures, if these are OK calibrate the iTPMS system. A new Software is planned to be released year 2024 quarter 3.
• 11006557This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 11006555This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software.
• 11006554This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
• 11006553This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IHFA-P060300. Download IHFA software.
• 11000229This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 Mph. Please start by following TJ 36580 to first exclude that the vibrations do not emanate from the wheels or tires.
• 10254401This is a Technical Journal: Charge lid difficult to open/close. Adjust the charge lid
• 10253792This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise. replace upper bearing.
• 10253788This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.
• 10252999Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Complimentary Upgrade C00013 on certain Android-based Infotainment system (iCup) vehicles that have missed three (3) or more consecutive Over-The-Air (OTA) downloads. Complimentary Upgrade C00013 addresses vehicles that are no longer able to receive OTA updates. This Upgrade is necessary to have the correct baseline for future OTA deployments. In order to explain the features and benefits we recommend noting the software level before the download is completed. This will aid in explaining to the customer what improvements have been added since their last software download. To remedy concerned cars, please follow the instructions outlined in TJ 36139.
• 10252722This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 10252682This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 10251893This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, Searching for GPS message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button.
• 10251892This is a Technical Journal: CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by perfoming a IHU reload.
• 10251607This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software.
• 10251606This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
• 10251328CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
• 10251160This is a Technical Journal: BEV High Voltage Battery Replacement, Follow replacement instructions.

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