Even a $3.6 million hypercar isn’t immune to the occasional recall, as Koenigsegg has just demonstrated. The Swedish manufacturer is recalling its ultra-exclusive CC850 because of a rather unusual problem with the electronic parking brake.
Fortunately, this isn’t a massive recall involving thousands of vehicles. In fact, just seven CC850s are affected, which happens to be every example delivered to the United States.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the parking brake may fail to stay engaged under certain circumstances, meaning the expensive hypercar could roll away without its driver.
The good news is that the problem doesn’t require any major mechanical repairs. Koenigsegg plans to fix the affected cars with a software update, so owners won’t necessarily have to visit a dealership.
A Parking Brake With An Unusual Problem
The issue occurs when the CC850’s engine is running and its transmission is in reverse. Under those conditions, the electronic parking brake only stays engaged while the driver continuously holds down the parking brake button.
Releasing the button disengages the brake, potentially allowing the car to move if it’s parked on an incline. That’s obviously not ideal, especially when the vehicle in question costs as much as a rather nice house.
Koenigsegg became aware of the issue on October 12, 2026, after receiving a report of a CC850 rolling away as its driver exited the vehicle. The company investigated and decided to issue a recall on October 19.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in connection with the problem. Koenigsegg will provide a free over-the-air software update, with dealership installation available as an alternative.
A Very Special Hypercar With A Very Clever Gearbox
The CC850 is one of Koenigsegg’s most unusual creations, combining retro-inspired styling with some seriously advanced engineering. Its twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 can produce up to 1,385 horsepower when running on E85 fuel.
Perhaps its most fascinating feature is the Engage Shift System, which combines the experience of a traditional gated manual gearbox with the convenience of an automatic transmission. Drivers can use a clutch pedal and manual shifter or let the transmission handle everything.
It’s a remarkable piece of engineering, although this recall shows that highly sophisticated systems can indeed have unexpected quirks.
Just Seven Cars Need Fixing
Koenigsegg originally planned to build 50 CC850s before increasing the production run to 70 examples. With such limited production, even a recall affecting seven vehicles represents a significant portion of the American fleet.
The affected cars were manufactured between September 2025 and August 2026, and the fix should be relatively straightforward. Owners can receive the software update remotely or have it installed by an authorized dealer.
For most CC850 owners, this will probably amount to a minor inconvenience. Still, it’s a useful reminder that a seven-figure price tag doesn’t guarantee freedom from the occasional software bug.