2025 Volvo EX40 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Volvo EX40 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (1 complaint). 3 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Volvo EX40 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    150%
  • Engine & cooling
    150%
  • Electrical system
    150%
  • Brakes
    150%
  • Steering
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo EX40 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo EX40. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2025 Volvo EX40 recalls (3)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-908 · Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

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.

Service brakes

NHTSA recall 25V-392 · Jun 12, 2025 · 11,469 vehicles

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.

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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-282 · May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

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.

2025 Volvo EX40 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combinedRange
ElectricSingle-speedRWD118 / 94 / 106 MPGe296 mi
ElectricSingle-speedAWD103 / 85 / 94 MPGe260 mi

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volvo EX40 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Volvo EX40?

The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo EX40 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2025 Volvo EX40, the most recent from December 23, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.