Campaign 23V-012

Diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and…

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

Consequence

A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 23V012000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

8 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 28, of which 9 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 23V-012
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Volvo	C40BEV	2023	4
Volvo	S60	2023	0
Volvo	V60	2023	0
Volvo	V60CC	2023	0
Volvo	V90CC	2023	0
Volvo	XC40	2023	10
Volvo	XC60	2023	9
Volvo	XC90	2023	5

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-392 Jun 12, 2025
In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function
24V-788 Oct 23, 2024
Pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose
21V-716 Sep 15, 2021
Improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system
18V-554 Aug 22, 2018
Brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance