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Volvo XC40
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Complaints
194
Active records
Recalls
12
Active records
TSBs
637
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
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Deaths
0
Injuries
17
Crashes
23
Fires
0
Top reported issues — Volvo XC40
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Driver assistance issue
Operating state
Braking behavior
Reporting mechanism
Condition issue
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint issue
Performance issue
Electrical issue
Engine behavior
Access/entry issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Recent change
Steering behavior
Lighting behavior
Electrified system issue
Fluid issue
Charging behavior
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Starting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2025 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jul 19, 2026
Mild hybrid vehicle that was purchased 4/20/2026. Volvo service states incident on 06/10/2026 was caused by vehicle running overnight in enclosed garage. Volvo also states that cause was due to item inserted into drivers seatbelt buckle. No warnings posted regarding this would cause the vehicle to turn on once car was parked and driver door shut and run continuously throughout the night in an enclosed garage. Volvo claims every time the driver door is opened, it shuts the engine off. This is…
2026 VOLVO XC40MHEV
Filed Jul 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Volvo XC40MHEV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle crashed into a tree, causing frame damage to the vehicle. A Police report was filed. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
2023 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was directed downward towards the bumper and the ground. The rearview camera image was not displaying within a normal viewing range, making it difficult to park. No warning lights illuminated. A local dealer was contacted, but was unable to determine a related fault code. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
2021 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jul 3, 2026
I own a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge (pure electric). At 49,030 miles, while slowly driving in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly began shuddering and jerking as if driving over rumble strips. A warning message appeared stating “Propulsion System Failure” and indicated the vehicle would reduce speed. The vehicle lost propulsion and came to a stop. After stopping, the vehicle would not re-enter Drive or Reverse and could not be driven. It was stuck in position in the parking lot but not in a…
2023 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 28, 2026
I was driving northbound on XXX, driving from [XXX] to [XXX]. I was driving in the left most lane and was approaching an area of the highway where there was construction currently in progress to my left (this was where Chuckanut Creek intersects the interstate, I was told they were constructing a salmon run there). As my vehicle was approaching the beginning of the construction area, my car's Lane Assist feature activated and the steering wheel turns to follow the yellow dashed lines that were…
2023 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 16, 2026
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Vehicle: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus BEV VIN: [[XXX]] Date of Incident: [XXX Approximate Mileage: [26,9333] Location: [[XXX]] – occurred while going downhill Component: Service Brakes, Electric; Parking Brake; Vehicle Speed Control Summary: I experienced complete loss of braking while driving my 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge on a highway. One Pedal Drive was active. After coasting downhill for approximately 1.5-2 minutes with no…
2023 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 16, 2026
While I was driving, the infotainment system turned itself off twice during the same trip. First time was on a highway and was extremely scary. I wasn’t in a place I could easily pull over to assess. Both the main screen in the middle console and the screen behind the steering wheel went dark. Volvo NEEDS to figure it out re infotainment. It shouldn’t be turning itself off mid drive and then ultimately rebooting itself while the car is moving. I have already installed all the updates, but…
2025 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 10, 2026
I believe this is a major (and known) software issue, but the car has on several occasions, when stationary, entered a state where all of its controls are unresponsive and the engine cannot be turned off. *Nothing* related to the operation of the car works, including the electronic handbrake, gear selector OR the stop/start button. This is an exceptionally dangerous fault, as the car engine cannot be turned off, and the handbrake cannot be engaged. Getting out of the car and locking/unlocking…
2021 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that the liftgate was consistently making loud sounds while opening or closing. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
2023 VOLVO XC40
Filed Jun 4, 2026
I pulled into a parking spot with a concrete barrier pole at a pharmacy to pick up my sister. I had my foot on the brake while she was getting into the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward crashing into the pole. I have also had an incident where I tried to start the vehicle and could not get the vehicle to go from park to reverse. This is concerning that there could be some faults in the electrical system, sensors or brakes.