Volvo EX40 (2025) Recall: Brake Failure Risk in B Mode or One Pedal Drive
Volvo recalls 2025 EX40 models with potential brake failure when using B Mode or One Pedal Drive. Owners must update software to prevent crash risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling 2025 EX40 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles due to a risk of brake failure when using specific driving modes. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle loses braking power while coasting downhill. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81591-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-brake-failure-risk-in-b-mode.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81591-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-brake-failure-risk-in-b-mode · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V392000
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“Volvo EX40 (2025) Recall: Brake Failure Risk in B Mode or One Pedal Drive.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81591-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-brake-failure-risk-in-b-mode. Based on NHTSA recall #25V392000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V392000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain driving scenarios, such as coasting downhill while using B Mode or One Pedal Drive, the vehicle may lose brake function. This could cause a crash if the driver cannot stop the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Volvo EX40 vehicles are affected. Drivers using B Mode (plug-in hybrid) or One Pedal Drive (pure electric) are most at risk during hill descents.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 EX40 has the specific software version mentioned in the recall notice. The recall covers vehicles with the described driving modes.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using B Mode
Do not use B Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) until the software update is complete.
Stop Using One Pedal Drive
Do not use One Pedal Drive (for pure electric vehicles) until the software update is complete.
Update Software
Get the brake module software updated over-the-air or via a dealer to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 33 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V392000 — Volvo EX40 (2025) Recall: Brake Failure Risk in B Mode or One Pedal Drive Hello, I own a Volvo EX40 (2025) Recall: Brake Failure Risk in B Mode or One Pedal Drive that is covered by recall 25V392000 from Volvo. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V392000 (June 12, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.