Braking performance may be reduced

The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.

Vehicles covered: 2019
Evidence level: Official safety recall
Information reviewed: August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction: United States

What the reviewed source says

Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.

NHTSA campaign 18V554000 includes certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance. Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Words owners may use

Does this match the moment?

“brake pedal feels soft”“car takes longer to stop”“brake warning light”“brakes suddenly weak”“brake fluid leaking”“parking brake not working”

Symptoms in the pattern

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

Vehicles and scope

2019 Volvo XC40
NHTSA campaign 18V554000
The manufacturer filing lists 71 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018.

Mileage context

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.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 18V554000 · Aug 22, 2018

Official campaign record for Volvo XC40

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 71 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

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Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

What owners reported

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Check the complete VIN before arranging work

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.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

What owners reported

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Useful before authorizing work

Read the method beside the problem

These guides explain the safety and evidence checks that apply to this problem file.

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Check recalls by VIN

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When a car is unsafe

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