Volvo XC40 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 207 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Volvo XC40 (2017–2025). The 2023 XC40 has the most serious complaints, most often about driver assistance & safety tech.

Complaints
207
Recalls
13
Model years
9
Worst year
2023

Complaints by model year

20172018202019122020522021372022472023282024112025
NHTSA complaints per Volvo XC40 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volvo XC40 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2023 Volvo XC40 — 47 complaints, 8 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  2. 2021 Volvo XC40 — 52 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  3. 2024 Volvo XC40 — 28 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  4. 2022 Volvo XC40 — 37 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (0 complaints).

Every Volvo XC40 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 XC40111002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2024 XC40285034Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 XC40478054Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 XC40372023Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 XC40523025Electrical System
2020 XC40121021Electrical System
2019 XC40203024Brakes
2018 XC4000001—
2017 XC4000001—

Most common Volvo XC40 problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    74 complaints
  • Electrical System
    44 complaints
  • Brakes
    31 complaints
  • Engine
    16 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    15 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    14 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    10 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    9 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    8 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volvo XC40 received by NHTSA each month.

Volvo XC40 recalls

  • Recall 25V908000Dec 23, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V392000Jun 12, 202511,469 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V282000May 8, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 24V010000Jan 10, 202417,409 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V188000Mar 22, 2023393 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 23V012000Jan 19, 202327,457 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V881000Nov 12, 20214 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V682000Sep 1, 202119,149 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V109000Feb 24, 20212,278 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V144000Mar 12, 2020121,605 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V800000Nov 13, 201817,548 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 18V554000Aug 22, 201871 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2019

    Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V535000Aug 15, 201827 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Other Volvo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology