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Volvo Xc40

13 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V392000·2025-06-12

    Volvo electric and hybrid models can lose braking in one-pedal mode

    Volvo is recalling certain electric and plug-in hybrid models because the vehicle may lose brake function while coasting downhill in "B" mode or One Pedal Drive. Owners are told not to use those modes until repaired.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC40, EX40, S60PHEV, S90PHEV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V012000·2023-01-19

    Volvo Recalls 2023 Models Due to Brake Control Software Error

    Volvo is recalling 27,457 2023 vehicles because a software error may disable ABS, ESC, and traction control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, XC90, V90CC, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V881000·2021-11-12

    Volvo Recalls 2021 XC40 BEV Vehicles Due to Loose Engine Bolt

    Volvo is recalling 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles because a bolt securing the electrical motor bracket may be loose or missing, which could reduce structural protection in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V554000·2018-08-22

    Volvo Recalls 2019 XC40 Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Rivet Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because brake pedals may not be correctly riveted, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V908000·2025-12-23

    Volvo rearview camera image may not display when reversing

    Volvo is recalling certain 2021-2025 vehicles across the XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, S90, V60 and V90 ranges because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, XC60, V90CC, XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V282000·2025-05-08

    Volvo rearview camera image may not display when reversing

    Volvo is recalling certain 2021-2025 vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 413,151 units are affected.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V90CC, C40BEV, V60CC, S90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V010000·2024-01-10

    2024 Volvo XC40 Left Rear Turn Signal May Not Function

    Certain 2024 Volvo XC40 vehicles may have a software error in the Central Electronic Module that disables the left rear turn signal indicator, increasing the risk of a crash if other drivers are not notified of turning.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V188000·2023-03-22

    Volvo Recalls 2023 Models for False Emergency Call System Warnings

    Volvo is recalling 2023 S60, C40, XC40, V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because a false warning may mask an actual emergency call system failure.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, C40BEV, XC40, V60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V682000·2021-09-01

    Volvo Recalls Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Retractions Deactivating Early

    Volvo is recalling specific 2021-2022 models because seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V800000·2018-11-13

    Volvo Recalls 2017-2019 Models Due to Telematics Software Error

    Volvo is recalling 2017-2019 models because a software error may prevent GPS location data from reaching emergency personnel during a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, V60, S90, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V535000·2018-08-15

    Volvo Recalls 2019 XC40 Vehicles Due to Rear Seat Back Lock Issue

    Volvo is recalling 2019 XC40 vehicles because rear seat back lock strikers may be missing. This defect could allow the seat back to move forward during hard braking or a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ18005 Audit Query · communication
  • PE13002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ11001 Recall Query · visibility:glass, side/rear
  • PE10028 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • EA09003 Engineering Analysis · steering:gear box:shaft pitman
  • PE08053 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Technical service bulletins

367 manufacturer service bulletins across 6 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 14 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 4.6/5
  • 2022: 4.7/5
  • 2021: 4.5/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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