Safety Score
83
Safe
Recalls
2
Complaints
49
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-12 | 21V881000 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | — | Details |
| 2021-02-24 | 21V109000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE | 2,278 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | I was sitting in the car with my daughter with the car in park, but the engine was on. Suddenly the engine started revv… |
| 2025-11-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle experienced a complete loss of propulsion, causing it to freeze and become unable to move. The first occurr… |
| 2025-10-31 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Ever since I bought the vehicle new in 2021 I have had perpetual problems with the software and technology. The cruise … |
| 2025-10-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Yes | 0 | When attempting to park the vehicle, at low speed, the vehicle performed an unintended acceleration leading the vehicle… |
| 2025-09-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Back up camera consistently does not turn off. Audio system, including turning signals and reverse alert do not activat… |
| 2025-08-25 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | The supposed software fix for the rearview camera not being available did not solve the problem. I’m still getting “Cam… |
| 2025-07-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | 1. OBC failure. Stranded unable to charge. Situational could be dangerous. 2. Rt side mirror defaults to extreme angl… |
| 2025-07-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving this car on Highway 99 on 7/11/2025. The dashboard flashed the message " Stop safely The vehicle will sto… |
| 2025-07-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | No | 1 | On July 1st 2025, while slowly reversing out of my driveway at approximately 3–4 mph, the vehicle’s collision detection… |
| 2025-06-23 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention screen image malf… |
| 2025-05-30 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | After having the rear camera software update to address the safety recall on 05/28, the “camera unavailable” problem pe… |
| 2025-05-17 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Turning out of parking lot , car started pulsing, and stopped. Propulsion failure box popped up. Thankfully no cars beh… |
| 2024-12-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The 12-volt battery has failed on 5 occasions. Each time, I tried to unlock the vehicle after being away from it for a … |
| 2024-09-01 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | -The forward automatic braking system/City Safety has misfired multiple times in all weather conditions, on surface str… |
| 2024-06-14 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Yes | 1 | Car can move forward automatically itself from stop position |
| 2024-06-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | When using the power liftgate, in normal day to day use, the strut had seized and the lift gate was stuck open. As we w… |
| 2024-05-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | In approximately May of 2023, my vehicle experienced "propulsion system failure" per a dash board light, and would not … |
| 2024-04-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The check engine light has been on my vehicle since April 1, 2024. I have taken it in twice to a Volvo dealership and t… |
| 2023-12-13 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Rear collision warning system activated without reason. While stopped at a traffic light the RCWS activated and the em… |
| 2023-10-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that at a stop light, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact… |
| 2023-09-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | An abrupt warning appeared on my vehicle, stating that there was a propulsion system failure. A turtle light then pulle… |
| 2023-07-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving our vehicle on the highway and proceeded to exit on the ramp. As I was decelerating, the instrumentation… |
| 2023-03-11 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The vehicle is a battery electric that relies on its 12V battery to start and operate. My wife and I were driving the … |
| 2023-02-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedl… |
| 2022-12-02 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Had a cracked windshield, Volvo replaced with OEM. Another pin head size rock chip resulted in another cracked windshie… |
| 2022-09-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 1. What component: The doughnut spare tire is too small for my car 2. How was safety put at risk?: Since May 2022 I ha… |
| 2022-07-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Vehicle systems, navigation, entertainment, heating, a/c, defrosting are dependent on Internet connection. The Internet… |
| 2022-07-21 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Very frequently (4-5 times a week) the charging cable will not release from the vehicle. Pushing release button resolve… |
| 2022-07-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Backup camera fails intermittently at least a dozen times, error message "camera unavailable". Camera icon disappears f… |
| 2022-06-16 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | front windshields crack from left or right pillar about 1/2 way up. I'm on my 3rd windshield. The forums for the XC40 a… |
| 2022-06-10 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The contact called on behalf of the mother who owns a 2021 Volvo CX40. The contact stated that the mother was driving a… |
| 2022-04-28 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V288000 (Vehicle Spee… |
| 2022-04-14 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | *We're experiencing constant phantom braking (sometimes multiple times within a day) with our vehicle on local roads as… |
| 2022-02-24 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Complete power failure of the vehicle. Inability to start or move the car. Car cannot be locked, wheels are locked, no… |
| 2021-12-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Complete loss of all power. Vehicle has been in three times for this condition. Each time, the problem has recurred. … |
| 2021-11-15 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The vehicle's rear view mirror has come loose twice upon adjustment. Twisting the base of the mirror is how it is remo… |
| 2021-10-28 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The seat belt warning chimes audio alert does not alert when passenger does not wear seatbelt and easy to go unnoticed.… |
| 2021-10-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Complete power failure of all electric Volvo XC 40 Recharge Vehicle has had recall update of software and additional so… |
| 2021-10-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | A complete power failure. The main battery failed due to a software failure from The Battery Energy Control Module (BEC… |
| 2021-10-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On October 12, 2021 the above described car had a catastrophic failure of the power system. All functions ceased and th… |
| 2021-10-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On Oct 8, we noticed a crack on the front lower right passenger-side of the windshield. We purchased this car less than… |
| 2021-09-25 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On 3 occasions the brakes were seized when attempting to drive the car after being parked if the brakes had gotten wet … |
| 2021-08-03 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | Yes | 0 | On 8/3/21 I had an accident in my brand new 2021 xc40. I lightly tapped on the accelerator to close in a gap as I came … |
| 2021-06-23 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | There appeared a crack on the passenger side of the car when making a turn onto a expressway ramp. There were no vehicl… |
| 2021-06-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The 2021 XC 40 vehicle will periodically not restart - may be something to do with the safety key or some other electri… |
| 2021-06-02 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that the vehicle was delivered to his residence by the local dea… |
| 2021-05-19 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Within 2-3 weeks of owning the vehicle, my main two screens on the dashboard intermittently changed colors with importa… |
| 2021-05-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I WAS GIVEN THE CAR A A DEMO PENDING DELIVERY AND IT STOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. |
| 2021-05-07 | WHEELS | No | 0 | REAR PASSENGER PIRELLI TIRE 245/45 R20 103H BLOWOUT. ENTIRE TIRE GONE. DAMAGE TO RIM, BRAKE HOSE, WHEEL WELL, BUMPER, P… |