Volvo XC40 Recharge Recall R/2021/060: High Voltage Contactors In The Battery Energy Control Module May Open During Driving, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 134
- vehicles in the UK
- R10078
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC40 Recharge vehicles built between 13 March 2020 and 19 February 2021. High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion. The recall notice describes the fix as: software upgrade to be carried out. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING Defect: High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion. Remedy: Software upgrade to be carried out.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: software upgrade to be carried out. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
XC40 Recharge built between 13 March 2020 and 19 February 2021 may be included. Volvo estimates 134 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R10078 or the DVSA reference R/2021/060. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40CMA cell modules | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| EX30, EX30CCHV Battery | Urgent | R/2025/559 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| XC40Bolts in the battery disconnect unit are not torqued to specification | Urgent | R/2020/269 | |
| XC60, XC90Possible loss of power whilst driving | Urgent | R/2019/452 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2021/025 on 28 Jan 2021, for two nuts on the brake booster have been assembled with insufficient torque. The one launched after it was R/2021/205 on 7 Jun 2021, for there is a risk that the 15AMP fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel…. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/060, launched 24 February 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.