Volvo C40, S60, S90 And 7 More Recall R/2023/025: There May Be A Potential Software Error In The Brake Control Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 10,197
- vehicles in the UK
- R10217
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled C40, S60, S90 and 7 more vehicles built between 11 August 2022 and 13 January 2023. There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. The dealer will update the brake control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. Defect: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module. Remedy: Update the brake control module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
The Fix
The dealer will update the brake control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C40, S60, S90 and 7 more built between 11 August 2022 and 13 January 2023 may be included. Volvo estimates 10,197 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 R10217 or the DVSA reference R/2023/025. 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 | |
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
| V60Seatbelt torsion bar | Urgent | R/2025/386 | |
| C40, S90, V60, V90 and 3 moreSafety Notice | Urgent | R/2025/211 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2022/313 on 27 Oct 2022, for a software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine. The one launched after it was R/2023/263 on 4 Sep 2023, for during driving or idle the O-Ring may become twisted or break. Should this occur there…. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/025, launched 24 January 2023. 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.