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Volvo XC40 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 215 owner complaints for the Volvo XC40, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The 2021 model year drew the most complaints (52), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 215 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (2017–2025)
  • most complaints: 2021 (52 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (46 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V908000 (reported Dec 23, 2025)
  • 24 complaints reporting a crash (11.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 16 complaints reporting an injury (7.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo XC40 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 model year has the most complaints: 52 of 215, or 24.2%. Next come 2023 (45) and 2022 (37). The fewest are for 2025, with 11 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volvo XC40 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2019–2025Column chart of 215 complaints across 7 model years. The highest is 2021 with 52. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2019: 30 complaints3020192020: 12 complaints1220202021: 52 complaints5220212022: 37 complaints3720222023: 45 complaints4520232024: 28 complaints2820242025: 11 complaints112025
Volvo XC40 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volvo XC40 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2019304030
2020121020
2021523020
2022372020
2023458040
2024285030
2025111000
All model years215240160

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo XC40 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 46 complaints (21.4% of all 215), followed by Back Over Prevention (44) and Forward Collision Avoidance (30).

Components named most often in Volvo XC40 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Volvo XC40 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System4621.4%
Back Over Prevention4420.5%
Unknown or Other4018.6%
Forward Collision Avoidance3014.0%
Service Brakes2913.5%
Engine188.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System157.0%
Power Train157.0%
Vehicle Speed Control157.0%
Structure115.1%
Lane Departure104.7%
Visibility/Wiper94.2%
Seat Belts83.7%
Air Bags73.3%
Exterior Lighting62.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo XC40 recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XC40, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2025. The 2021 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 13 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
  • 3 over-the-air remedies
Volvo XC40 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 4 campaigns
2020: 1 campaign2021: 5 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns2023: 4 campaigns2024: 4 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V908000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model years 2021–2025

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V392000

    Reported

    Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

    Model year 2024

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

    Consequence:
    A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V282000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model years 2021–2025 · Over-the-air fix

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V010000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2024 · Over-the-air fix

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.

    Consequence:
    A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V188000

    Reported

    Electrical System

    Model year 2023

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).

    Consequence:
    The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V012000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2023 · Over-the-air fix

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

    Consequence:
    A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V881000

    Reported

    Engine; Structure › Frame and Members

    Model year 2021

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

    Consequence:
    A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V682000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts

    Model year 2021

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 21V109000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/BECM) › Software

    Model years 2021–2022

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

    Consequence:
    A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V144000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition

    Model years 2019–2020

    Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

    Consequence:
    If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Show 3 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 18V800000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2017–2019

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

    Consequence:
    If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V554000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model year 2019

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.

    Consequence:
    Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 18V535000

    Reported

    Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

    Model year 2019

    Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo XC40 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo XC40, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The most recent, 25V908000, was reported on December 23, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2021 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Volvo XC40 model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 model year, with 52 of the 215 complaints in NHTSA’s file (24.2%). The next are 2023 (45) and 2022 (37). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo XC40 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 46 complaints, or 21.4% of all 215. Back Over Prevention (44) and Forward Collision Avoidance (30) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo XC40?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo XC40 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 215 complaints, 24 report a crash, 0 a fire, 16 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Volvo models

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
  • Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
  • Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
  • Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
  • Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
  • Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
  • Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
  • Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

All Volvo models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.