Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): softwareRecall 21V-109 · 2021–2022 Volvo XC40
Volvo Car USA, LLC recall 21V-109 covers 2,278 2021–2022 Volvo XC40 for a management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.