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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge problems and repair guidance
Read 5 documented issue files for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.
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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes
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5documented issue files
4vehicle systems
5 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.
Brakes
Official safety recall2023Campaign 23V012000Braking performance may be reduced
A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
NHTSA campaign 23V012000 includes certain 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control. A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Symptoms to compare
- The driver may notice a warning, changed pedal feel or reduced braking, depending on the recalled component
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Other ways owners describe it: brake pedal feels soft; car takes longer to stop; brake warning light; brakes suddenly weak; brake fluid leaking; parking brake not working.
Which vehicles the source covers
- 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge
- NHTSA campaign 23V012000
- The manufacturer filing lists 27,457 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Published recall remedy
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Evidence for this issue
- 23V012000: Official campaign record for Volvo C40 Recharge
NHTSA safety recall · Jan 19, 2023
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 27,457 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Electrical & software
Official safety recall2023Campaign 23V188000Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
NHTSA campaign 23V188000 includes certain 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM). The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Symptoms to compare
- Warning messages, a blank display, a no-start condition or loss of a vehicle function may occur
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Other ways owners describe it: dashboard lit up with warnings; car electronics stopped working; screen keeps rebooting; car will not start after update; electrical problem with no warning; software recall.
Which vehicles the source covers
- 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge
- NHTSA campaign 23V188000
- The manufacturer filing lists 393 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Published recall remedy
Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552.
Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN
Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552.
Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Evidence for this issue
- 23V188000: Official campaign record for Volvo C40 Recharge
NHTSA safety recall · Mar 22, 2023
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 393 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Safety restraints
Official safety recall2023, 2024Campaign 24V938000Air bag system safety defect
The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
NHTSA campaign 24V938000 includes certain 2023 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Symptoms to compare
- An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Other ways owners describe it: airbag warning light is on; air bag recall; airbag might not work; SRS light came on; airbag deployed by itself; airbag inflator problem.
Which vehicles the source covers
- 2023 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge
- NHTSA campaign 24V938000
- The manufacturer filing lists 2 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Published recall remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN
Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Evidence for this issue
- 24V938000: Official campaign record for Volvo C40 Recharge
NHTSA safety recall · Dec 18, 2024
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 2 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Visibility & cameras
Official safety recall2022, 2023, 2024Campaign 25V282000Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V282000 includes certain 2022 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Symptoms to compare
- The rearview image may be blank, delayed, distorted or unavailable in reverse
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Other ways owners describe it: backup camera is black; reverse camera not working; camera screen stays blank; rear camera flickers; no picture when reversing; backup screen freezes.
Which vehicles the source covers
- 2022 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge
- NHTSA campaign 25V282000
- The manufacturer filing lists 413,151 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Published recall remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Evidence for this issue
- 25V282000: Official campaign record for Volvo C40 Recharge
NHTSA safety recall · May 8, 2025
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 413,151 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Official safety recall2022, 2023, 2024Campaign 25V908000Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V908000 includes certain 2022 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Symptoms to compare
- The rearview image may be blank, delayed, distorted or unavailable in reverse
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Other ways owners describe it: backup camera is black; reverse camera not working; camera screen stays blank; rear camera flickers; no picture when reversing; backup screen freezes.
Which vehicles the source covers
- 2022 to 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge
- NHTSA campaign 25V908000
- The manufacturer filing lists 413,151 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Published recall remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Evidence for this issue
- 25V908000: Official campaign record for Volvo C40 Recharge
NHTSA safety recall · Dec 23, 2025
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 413,151 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
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What can the data tell you about 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge?
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Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.
Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.
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The evidence behind a repair estimate
In our 44-category library, 24 categories have attached published benchmarks and 20 use planning assumptions. The audit separates the appearance of a precise total from the strength and scope of its inputs.
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In the selected collection, 1,186 files with extractable identifiers refer to 771 distinct campaign IDs. The difference is a counting-unit issue, not evidence of additional unique recalls or a vehicle's failure risk.
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