The fault could cause a loss of braking performance that could increase the risk of an accident, according to the recall notice.
Volvo Car Corporation has recalled 518 examples of its 2022-2025 XC60, XC90, and XC40 plug-in hybrid and electric cars, citing a potential software fault with the brakes.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2022 to 2025 models, but may have been sold at a later date.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure says: “Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least one minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars)”.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 518 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Volvo Car Corporation states that owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and can perform an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update. This will download the updated software to the vehicle rectifying the concern, please contact Volvo if you require any further information regarding the defect.
If the owner is unable to do an OTA software update, they can take their vehicle to an authorised Volvo dealer to get it done, free of charge.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Volvo dealership by clicking here.
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