2021 VOLVO XC40 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Volvo XC40 has 6 recalls, the most serious affecting Recharge models: water intrusion into the accelerator pedal wiring can cause sudden unintended acceleration or a complete loss of drive power, both raising the risk of a crash. All six recalls apply to electric or plug-in hybrid variants of this vehicle. A separate issue on XC40 Recharge models involves the battery management system's microprocessor resetting and cutting off the high-voltage system, which can leave the car without drive power. On certain plug-in and battery-electric trims, coasting downhill in "B" mode or One Pedal Drive mode can result in a complete loss of braking. There is also a structural concern specific to XC40 BEV models: a bolt securing the electric motor's cross-member bracket in the engine compartment may be loose or missing, reducing the structural protection the motor assembly provides in a crash. Finally, a software fault can prevent the rearview camera from displaying an image when shifting into reverse, limiting what the driver can see while backing up. Prior repair attempts for the camera issue did not fully resolve the problem, and vehicles already serviced under an earlier campaign require an additional repair.