2021–2022 Volvo XC40BEV Speed Control / Throttle Recall 22V288000 (Volvo R10170)
NHTSA recall 22V288000 (Volvo recall R10170) covers about 5,351 2021–2022 Volvo XC40BEV vehicles (speed control / throttle), filed with NHTSA Apr 28, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V288000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Speed control / throttle (accelerator pedal)
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
The risk
A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.
Status: NHTSA lists Jun 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Volvo recall number R10170
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V288000 as R10170. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "R10170 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC40BEV | 2021–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 28, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jun 20, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
Check your VIN for 22V288000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V288000 is open, call any Volvo dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V288000 or R10170). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V288000?
NHTSA recall 22V288000 (Volvo recall R10170) covers about 5,351 2021–2022 Volvo XC40BEV vehicles (speed control / throttle), filed with NHTSA Apr 28, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V288000?
NHTSA's record for 22V288000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V288000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volvo dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V288000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 20, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Volvo recall number for 22V288000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as R10170. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (R10170) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V288000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V288000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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