Koenigsegg Issues Recall for CC850 Hypercar Over Parking Brake Issue

Koenigsegg has issued a recall affecting all seven examples of its CC850 hypercar delivered in the United States due to an electronic parking brake issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the manufacturer launched an internal investigation after a reported incident on October 12, where a CC850 rolled away after the driver exited the vehicle with the engine running and reverse gear engaged.

Following internal testing, the Swedish hypercar manufacturer discovered that the parking brake does not automatically engage when the transmission is in Reverse while the engine is running. Under this condition, the driver must hold the parking brake button down continuously for it to engage. The NHTSA stated that this condition falls outside the scope of its static parking brake tests, indicating that Koenigsegg initiated the recall independently rather than due to a failure of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Resolution and Practical Implications

• Affected Vehicles: Seven Koenigsegg CC850 models manufactured between September 28, 2025, and August 2, 2026.
• The Fix: Koenigsegg is deploying a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the parking brake behavior.
• Alternative Service: Customers who prefer not to use the OTA update can visit an authorized Koenigsegg dealership to have the update applied on site.

Background on the CC850

The Koenigsegg CC850 features the automaker's unique Lightspeed transmission, a nine-speed system using three shafts and seven clutches that can function either as a gated manual transmission with a clutch pedal or as a conventional automatic.

Owners can verify if their vehicle is affected by checking the NHTSA recall database using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or by contacting an authorized Koenigsegg dealership directly.