2021 VOLVO XC40

5 recalls, 79 complaints - 293 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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. As such, these vehicles fail... Read more

Consequence

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

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. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Number... Read more

413,151 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply w... Read more

Consequence

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.

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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

413,151 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

ENGINE

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicl... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

19,149 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

2,278 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

79 total complaints 4 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
ENGINE	7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	6
VISIBILITY/WIPER	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	3
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

The 2026 vw Tiguan infotainment system blacks out due to thermal failure at ambient temps as low as 100 deg f this creates a total loss of driver controls including windshield defrost and demise systems posing an immediate visibility hazard vw refused to repair becuase defective hardware does not st... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

Incident date: Feb 12, 2026

****This complaint is an addendum to ODI Complaint #11715415 **** This report updates the prior complaint to reflect complete engine seizure and pending engine replacement following post-repair loss of propulsion. I respectfully request that NHTSA include my vehicle’s failure in its ongoing eval... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2023

Power train not functioning properly, jerks and slips. getting to the point where its unsafe to drive.

Incident date: Nov 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH during ice and snow, the engine revved, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the Hybrid battery. While turning, the contact stated that the vehicle had unintendedly accelerated. Additionally, the tire... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

After a Ford recall on software update for Transmission, the transmission is now starting to fail and downshift for no apparent reason, causing the rears wheels to lock up.

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

I have 25 Palisade calligraphy and from the last two months I almost went 7-8 times to the dealership because of the ABS issue. When going over rougher road, railroad tracks, and also uneven surfaces brake is not working at that time. It is an issue that only happens under very specific conditions l... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2025

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

I have been calling my local dealership for over a year trying to get my car fixed due to the recall and the dealership keeps saying they do not have the parts and will call when they do.

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

I have been calling my local dealership for over a year trying to get my car fixed due to the recall and the dealership keeps saying they do not have the parts and will call when they do.

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

UNKNOWN

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

My engine light came on and I almost immediately lost power. This car is only 3 years old with about 87k miles. I was on the highway going over 70mph when this happened. The dealer says the coolant system failed which allowed coolant to get into the engine. Either way...engine failure, which Nis... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the trailer brakes became inoperable. The trailer brake system failure message was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed with a TRM failure, an unknown TSB, and an unknown software update were completed. The vehi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2025

My 2024 Ford Mustang is affected by Recall 25C43 / NHTSA Campaign No. 25V546 concerning water intrusion into the Body Control Module (BCM) that may cause exterior lighting failure. Yesterday, on September 05, 2025, I contacted Autonation Ford Miami and requested the required interim inspection and ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

On July 29, 2025, while pulling into the driveway, my 2023 Nissan Armada experienced a complete electrical and brake failure. I put the vehicle in Park, and the entire dash and infotainment screen went black while the engine was still running. The vehicle began rolling forward even though it was in ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Jul 11, 2025

The car doesn't start after overnight, or after a period of no usage for a certain time. Push button doesn't start the engine, it takes 25-30 attempts to get it started. It keeps happening almost every day.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Vehicle equipped with 6.2l v8 engine. Have been experiencing hesitation upon acceleration, decrease in power/reduced performance, trouble starting, abnormal shifting (particularly from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th gear) for about two months. On two separate occassions(once about 1yr ago and the second ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Vehicle has 62,151 miles. I am making this complaint as the original owner of this vehicle. We performed all recommended maintenance on this vehicle at the dealership on schedule including the three recall repairs. On [XXX] I noted a rough idle for a few seconds at start up. Later that day th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2025

The steering wheeled locked up and the dash showed error messages of check hybrid system and refill inverter coolant and car seemed to go into limp mode as I could barely accelerate forcing me to pull over. The messages and issue would go away upon turning off car and turning it back on, however the... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2025

Driver door will not lock or unlock.

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

The truck has a hesitation with the throttle and does not move for a few seconds causing a safety concern.0

Incident date: Sep 1, 2024

ABS and Electric Brake failure. Second time this has been fixed. Once at roughly 30,000 miles and now again at 48,000 miles. Paperwork from dealer on both failures is “Internal Pump Failure EL001, Replace HCU. Replace old part SKU with new version…68143491AB” I entered a similar claim wi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2024 BMW I7. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the brakes were occasionally inoperable. The contact had been driving 25 MPH due to concerns about the brakes failing with his children inside the vehicle... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2024

My wife started noticing issues with our 2019 Equinox. We got several error mesaages: service brakes, service sylteering, enigine light and abs. I did some digging online and found similar issues with other Equinox owners. The fix is to replace the battery. We did and after leaving the shop the car ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2024

We were traveling 70 mph down a steep incline and suddenly the vehicle, a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, displayed the warning "Pull Over - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and immediately the vehicle lost all motive power. I was able to pull over to the side of the road safely. This is the second time this... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

My rear camera display malfunctions and the screen goes black. I took it on to Nissan for repair and the problem is still not resolved. I contacted Nissan on several times and reported the issue to see if my vehicle is on recall list but it’s not. I believe it should be. I also have issues with my... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2024

Incident date: May 10, 2024

Driver instrument cluster shuts off , go's black and resets while driving vehicle. Antilock and airbag system show failure message on Ford app. Instrument cluster then reappears condition reoccurs approximately every 5 minutes

Incident date: Dec 13, 2023

Clutch "A" stuck engaged...loses power and if driven for a while dash lights up saying "transmission is hot wait 5 minutes " In addition to the previous issue, the car will not will not start right away. If you turn the key forward and pull the car down into last gear and back up into park, the car ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 13, 2023

Vehicle makes a violent rattle at every startup(Cam Phasers)but quiets down after a couple of seconds.

Incident date: Dec 13, 2023

I was driving my car and as I was driving my car shut off and would not turn back on. Right before it powered down it said a message that said service shifter and all the lights to the shifter were lit up (P,R,D,N) I was reading that the shifter should last as long as your car does and this is a big... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and would also vibrate at various speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling rough at start-up. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but also occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal after stopping. The vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2023

WHILE MOVING TO SOUTH CAROLINA i NOTICED THAT SOMETHING WAS HANGING, A WIRE OR SOME TYP IF LINE, AS I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK, I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE FUEL TANK STRAP. THE STRAP HAD PULLED OUT FROM THE FRAME THAT WAS CORRODED. I HAVE ALWAYS WASHED THE UNDER CARRIAGE COMING FROM MASSACHUSSETTS AND T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2023

Driving on Interstate and suddenly traction control light, brake Light, and ABS light came on. After this the brakes were not as affective at stopping the vehicle and felt sluggish. Found a lot of reports online about similar issue and even some when the vehicle brakes failed. My brakes allowed m... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2023

Dashboard is melting which is making it extremely sticky but the worst part is that it is causing a visibility issues while driving. The glare is really bad.

Incident date: Jun 16, 2022

1. FAILURE ITEM: TRANSMISSION. REVERSE GEAR FAIL. AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 2. UNABLE TO REVERSE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUAION. 3. NO 4. NO 5. NO IT APPEARS FROM WHAT I'VE FOUND ON THE INTERNET, FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE MALFUNCTION IN QUESTION. BASED ON WHAT I'VE READ IT APP... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

Had a cracked windshield, Volvo replaced with OEM. Another pin head size rock chip resulted in another cracked windshield. Google search will reveal the Windshield on the XC40 Volvo crack with the lightest contact. The glass has a defect and the crack interferes with driver visibility and driver ass... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

Incident date: Sep 8, 2022

1. What component: The doughnut spare tire is too small for my car 2. How was safety put at risk?: Since May 2022 I have had two flat tires. Both times I placed the spare on the car to drive it to repair. Both times the car, with the spare installed, could not travel faster than 8 MPH without the c... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2022

Vehicle systems, navigation, entertainment, heating, a/c, defrosting are dependent on Internet connection. The Internet connection shows connection, but no systems are available. Vehicle is operable, but driver distraction increases 10 or 20 fold trying to do simple tasks such as defrost windshield.... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2022

*We're experiencing constant phantom braking (sometimes multiple times within a day) with our vehicle on local roads as well as highways. Usually this occurs when we're approaching a vehicle in a turn lane, slowing down. Our blindspot sideview mirror lights light up when there is nothing present, ev... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2022

Incident date: Jul 21, 2022

Very frequently (4-5 times a week) the charging cable will not release from the vehicle. Pushing release button resolves to flashing yellow, red, or green lights, but does not release. Sometimes will release from console, but not always. Locking and unlocking the vehicle, repeating all the above sev... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2022

Backup camera fails intermittently at least a dozen times, error message "camera unavailable". Camera icon disappears from dash. Took to dealer. No code, no problem. Backed up and worked, did not understand intermittently?! Asked tech to report to Volvo, got push back. I advised I was reporting as s... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2022

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 VOLVO XC40

293 manufacturer communications from 192 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	50
350000 EQUIPMENT	48
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	19
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	11
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	9
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	9

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise. replace upper bearing.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by perfoming a IHU reload.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, a??Searching for GPSa?? message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Complimentary Upgrade a?? C00013 on certain Android-based Infotainment system (iCup) vehicles that have missed three (3) or more consecuti

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

119120 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

020000 SUSPENSION

CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: BEV High Voltage Battery Replacement, Follow replacement instructions.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal:

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This is a Technical Journal:

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: WPC, none or unstable charging. recalibrate the WPC by performing a WPC reload.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: TCAM Replacement Needs Prior Approval

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: TCAM Replacement Needs Prior Approval

119310 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

BEV IHFA Internal Processor Failure DTCs

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BEV IHFA Internal Processor Failure DTCs

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

ICUP - ?Searching for GPS? message in DIM / CSD

350000 EQUIPMENT

ICUP - ?Searching for GPS? message in DIM / CSD

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

P5(SPA)/P6(CMA) Software Download Guide

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

P5(SPA)/P6(CMA) Software Download Guide

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Poor radio reception and sound (FM)

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Poor radio reception and sound (FM)

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Poor radio reception and sound (FM)

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Updated Chassis Range.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Propulsion Message in DIM with BECM DTC

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Electric Vehicle.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

No internet connection and intermittent.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BEV High Voltage Battery Replacement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in a??not respondinga?? after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

Driver support systems

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

Driver support systems

119800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT

Electrical rear axis drive

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical rear axis drive

160000 STRUCTURE

Body, cab and interior.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Mobile data services, general

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

Lighting, interior

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Lighting, interior

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

Lighting, interior

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Lighting, interior

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

New Information.

020000 SUSPENSION

Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise.

160000 STRUCTURE

Decor lightning, buzzing noise.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volvo Cars USA LLC on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volvo Cars USA LLC on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action

010000 STEERING

Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 mph

200000 WHEELS

Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 mph

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigation Map View in DIM Swiping Sideways

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Navigation Map View in DIM Swiping Sideways

343000 COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

Call button in the OHC might not be lit

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Call button in the OHC might not be lit

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Creaking noise from right engine pad

020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking noise from right engine pad

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Creaking noise from right engine pad

020000 SUSPENSION

Creaking noise from right engine pad

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigation Map View in DIM Swiping Sideways

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187 download software prior replacement

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Creaking noise from right engine pad

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Update Fails

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

ICUP, Upper & Lower bar in CSD not visible

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

IHU General Issues

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ERS or preconditioning fails + message in VC App

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Update Fails and VIDA Can?t Connect, VGM Unresponsive

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Software Update Fails and VIDA Can?t Connect, VGM Unresponsive

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Software Update Fails and VIDA Can?t Connect, VGM Unresponsive

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Climate system heating performance (HVCH)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP, Upper & Lower bar in CSD not visible

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IHU General Issues

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

No AC Charging with DTC OBC-P0D1513 and/or OBC-P0D1556

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Convert CARE KEY to normal key

351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Towbar TRM not responding

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

No bass function (High Performance Audio)

119330 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES

Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No bass function (High Performance Audio)

274300 LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE

Factory Reset IHU

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible

020000 SUSPENSION

Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise

020000 SUSPENSION

Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise

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VOLVO XC40 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO XC40 across all model years (2017, 2025).

25 Total Recalls

319 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

21 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO XC40 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	2	20	View
2024	4	49	View
2023	4	62	View
2022	3	46	View
2021 (current)	5	79
2020	1	20	View
2019	4	43	View
2018	1	0	View
2017	1	0	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
S60	122	1,657	View
XC60	121	864	View
XC90	113	2,165	View
V70	92	1,181	View

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2021 VOLVO XC40

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