Vehicle recall 21V109000 · February 24, 2021
2021-2022 Volvo XC40
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
- Consequence
- A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V109000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 2021
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- R10078
- Owner notification
- March 30, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,278
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC40 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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