Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Volvo XC40. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- 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.
Loss of Brake Function
- Summary
- 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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- 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.
Inoperative Left Rear Turn Signal
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (28)
28 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 28.6% |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 25% |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 14.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 14.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 10.7% |
| Engine | 2 | 7.1% |
| Air bags | 1 | 3.6% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 3.6% |
How 2024 compares with other XC40 years
Best and worst XC40 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30 | 4 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 52 | 5 |
| 2022 | 37 | 3 |
| 2023 | 47 | 4 |
| 2024 | 28 | 4 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 106 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 106 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 118 / 95 / 106 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 106 / 90 / 98 | $800 | — |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | $3,150 | 338 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2024 XC40 for sale?
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2024 Volvo XC40 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo XC40 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V908000 (rear camera), 25V392000 (brake), 25V282000 (rear camera), 24V010000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Volvo XC40 problems?
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (8), Back over prevention (7), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Volvo XC40 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 118 city, 95 highway and 106 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2024 XC40 compare with other years?
Among the 2019–2021 Volvo XC40 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2021 the most (52). The 2024 drew 28. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.