Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | −24% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2024 | 28 | 1.3× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2023 | 47 | 2.2× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Avoid |
| 2022 | 37 | 1.8× | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Caution |
| 2021 | 52 | 3.0× | 5 | Electrical | Avoid |
| 2020 | 12 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2019 | 30 | — | 4 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median XC40 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volvo XC40 problems
Latest Volvo XC40 recalls
Back over prevention › Software
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
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
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.
Electrical system › Software
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.
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.
Electrical system
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volvo XC40 should you avoid?
2021, 2023 and 2022 — these years have the most complaints relative to other XC40 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2021.
What is the best year for the Volvo XC40?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other XC40 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volvo XC40 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (76), electrical system (46) and brakes (31). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Volvo XC40 had?
13 recalls across 2019–2025. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Volvo XC40 recalls by year.
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.