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XC60 Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction

Hi, I have a 2020 Volvo XC60 hybrid with 218923 km. The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning. The symptoms are: the electronic handbrake isn't working, an error is stored, and the warning light is on. I suspect the electric motor in the brake calliper is defective. Anyone else experienced this?

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johannahoffmann96

Hey there. I have an XC60 too, though I don't know the year offhand. I had something similar happen a while back. If I remember right, it turned out to be a brake sensor issue throwing everything off. Have you checked the brake sensors?

sophiestern74 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply. When you say brake sensor, do you mean the ABS sensor, or is there a specific sensor for the electronic parking brake that I should be looking at?

johannahoffmann96

Sorry, should have been more clear. I meant the sensor that communicates with the electronic brake itself. The mechanic called it something else, I think it was a brake control module issue? It's been a while. Either way, definitely get it checked out by a workshop. It sounds too similar to what happened to me.

sophiestern74 (Author)

Thanks, I appreciate the info. Turns out my initial assessment was correct; the electric motor in the brake calliper was indeed defective. Repair cost was 505€. Replaced and all is good now.

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