Volvo recalls 2020 XC60PHEV models with possible loose brake pedal pushrod screw joint, risking loss of braking function. Owners must contact dealers for free repair.
“Volvo XC60PHEV (2020) Recall: Loose Brake Pedal Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80177-volvo-xc60phev-2020-recall-loose-brake-pedal-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V788000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V788000).
Volvo Car USA LLC recalled certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles due to a loose brake pedal that can cause loss of braking function, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Oct. 23, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo S60PHEV, 2020
Volvo S90PHEV, 2020
Volvo V60PHEV, 2020
Volvo XC60PHEV, 2020
Volvo XC90PHEV, 2020
What to do
Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
The hazard
A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Car USA LLC has 22 other recalls on record since Feb. 11, 2016. Other recent recalls include a seat belt warning chime failure (March 11, 2026), a high voltage battery fire risk (Feb. 20, 2026), and another high-voltage battery fire risk recall (Jan. 2, 2026). NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV as of Oct. 30, 2025.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV has a loose brake pedal pushrod screw joint. The recall covers specific 2020 models with this issue.
Brand
Volvo
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint at no cost. Owners received notification letters by December 17, 2024.
Check Vehicle Model
The recall applies to 2020 Volvo XC60PHEV models with a loose brake pedal pushrod screw joint.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V788000 — Volvo XC60PHEV (2020) Recall: Loose Brake Pedal Risk
Hello,
I own a Volvo XC60PHEV (2020) Recall: Loose Brake Pedal Risk that is covered by recall 24V788000 from Volvo.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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