Volvo XC40 complaints by model year
217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2019–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volvo XC40 recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one XC40 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2021–2025 | 90.9% |
| 25V392000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Loss of Brake Function | 2024 | 99.6% |
| 25V282000 | May 8, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2021–2025 | 95.1% |
| 24V010000 | Jan 10, 2024 | Inoperative Left Rear Turn Signal | 2024 | 99.6% |
| 23V188000 | Mar 22, 2023 | False Warning Message for Emergency Call System | 2023 | 99% |
| 23V012000 | Jan 19, 2023 | BCM2 Diagnostic Error May Cause A Loss of ABS, ESC | 2023 | 99.9% |
| 21V881000 | Nov 12, 2021 | Missing Cross-Member Bolt in Engine Compartment | 2021 | 100% |
| 21V682000 | Sep 1, 2021 | Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.3% |
| 21V109000 | Feb 24, 2021 | High Voltage Disconnect May Cause Drive Power Loss | 2021, 2022 | 100% |
| 20V144000 | Mar 12, 2020 | Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage | 2019, 2020 | 99.5% |
| 18V800000 | Nov 13, 2018 | No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 97.3% |
| 18V554000 | Aug 22, 2018 | Brake Pedal may be Loose | 2019 | 100% |
| 18V535000 | Aug 15, 2018 | Missing Rear Seat back Lock Strikers | 2019 | 100% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Volvo XC40 FAQ
How many recalls has the Volvo XC40 had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volvo XC40 model year from 2019 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volvo XC40 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 3 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (52) and the 2020 the fewest (12). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volvo XC40 problems?
Across the 2019–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, back over prevention, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volvo XC40 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC40 at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.