VOLVO
BCM-0061 - Brake discs. Temperature too high
System
Brake Control Module (BCM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
10 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), S60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V50 (2004–2013), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
Show models by year and engine (21)
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2007–2011
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo C30 (2007–2013)2013Engine B4204S3, B4204S4, B5254T7 only
- Volvo C30 Electric (2011–2013)2011–2013
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2006–2011
- Volvo C70 (2006–2013)2012–2013Engine B5254T7 only
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo S40 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo S60 (2001–2009)2002–2009
- Volvo S80 (1999–2006)2002–2006
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2004–2010
- Volvo V50 (2004–2013)2011–2012All engines except: D4162T, D5204T, D5204T5
- Volvo V70 (2000–2008)2002–2008
- Volvo V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007)2002–2007
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2003–2004, 2015
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2005–2006All engines except: B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2007Engine B5254T2, D5244T4 only
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2008–2010All engines except: B6324S, B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2011All engines except: B6324S5, B8444S
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2012All engines except: B6324S5
- Volvo XC90 (2003–)2013–2014Engine B5254T9 only
What does this fault code mean?
The brake control module (BCM) has registered that the brake discs have become too hot. This happens after prolonged anti-spin or traction control intervention, or when the brakes have been loaded so heavily that the discs have overheated.
Possible causes
- Prolonged anti-spin intervention
- Prolonged brake loading, so that the discs have become too hot
- Prolonged traction control intervention
What you can do
- 1Let the brakes cool down completely before checking them
- 2Have a workshop carry out a visual inspection of the front brakes and replace any damaged parts
- 3Clear the code only once the brakes have cooled, and check whether it returns
- 4The brake system is safety critical: do not work on the brakes yourself, and have a workshop repair any damage to the calipers, pads or discs
Symptoms you may notice3
- Anti-spin does not work
- Information lamp on
- Traction control does not work
What the fault can affect1
- Traction control is blocked while the brakes are too hot
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.