Koenigsegg recalls all seven CC850 hypercars sold in the US over parking brake rollaway risk
Koenigsegg has issued a US recall covering all seven CC850 hypercars sold there. The cause is neither the V8 producing nearly 1000 kW nor the complex transmission, but a software fault in the electronic parking brake. Under certain conditions, the hypercar, priced at more than €3 million, could roll away after the driver gets out.
One incident exposed the software fault
According to recall notice 26V694000, registered by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on 21 October, the problem affects 2025 and 2026 model-year Koenigsegg CC850 cars.
The fault occurs in a very specific situation. If the engine is running and the driver selects reverse, the electronic parking brake remains engaged only while the driver holds down the corresponding button. Releasing the button may disengage the brake, allowing a car parked on a slope to roll away.
Koenigsegg discovered the defect following an incident reported on 12 October, in which a CC850 began to roll as the driver got out. No one was injured.
A software update is all that is needed
Koenigsegg does not need to replace any mechanical components in the braking system. The problem is resolved by an update to the parking brake control software, which the manufacturer can install over the air. A dealer can carry out the same work if necessary.
The US recall covers all seven CC850 hypercars sold in the US, but that does not automatically mean the problem is limited to vehicles intended for the American market. Any potential inclusion of European cars has not been separately confirmed.
The case illustrates the complexity of modern hypercars. Even an extremely exclusive and technically ambitious vehicle can encounter safety problems because of software controlling a seemingly simple function.
1019 kW and a transmission that combines two worlds
A distinctive technical feature of the CC850 is Koenigsegg’s Engage Shift System, which combines the experience of using a six-speed manual gearbox with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Its 5.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces approximately 872 kW on regular petrol and 1019 kW on E85 fuel. Maximum torque reaches 1385 Nm.
The hypercar, which has a carbon-fibre monocoque, has a kerb weight of just 1385 kg. Koenigsegg will build a total of 70 CC850s, making it one of the world’s most exclusive sports cars.
A recall of seven cars may seem insignificant, but for Koenigsegg it covers the entire CC850 fleet that has reached the US. Low-volume production does not exempt a carmaker from safety requirements, and even a price tag in the millions does not rule out surprisingly simple software faults.
