2025 VOLVO XC40
2 recalls, 20 complaints
25V908000 Dec 23, 2025
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
25V282000 May 8, 2025
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.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
1 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 31, 2026
Incident date: Jul 29, 2026
I live in [XXX], where summer temperatures are extremely high. This week, afternoon temperatures have been reaching nearly 100°F (38°C). My vehicle is a mild-hybrid Volvo XC40, and there is no option to permanently disable the automatic start-stop function (or at least every time I start the car).... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 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 t... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 19, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 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 t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 10, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
I purchased a brand-new 2025 Chevrolet Traverse and have been dealing with a loud brake squeal that makes the vehicle sound like it has worn-out brakes. I’ve taken it to two different Chevrolet dealerships, and instead of fixing the issue, I’ve repeatedly been told that this is a common problem ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 8, 2026
Incident date: May 8, 2026
While driving in a plaza parking lot at approximately 18mph the AEB engaged for no reason. There were not any objects near our car to activate the system. The AEB activated so quickly and abruptly that my spouse and I needed to seek medical attention due to whiplash.
2 injured
POWER TRAIN
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 13, 2025
Transmission is going down in gears at high speeds and a wrench is showing up
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 13, 2025
Transmission is going down in gears at high speeds and a wrench is showing up
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Dec 13, 2025
Sometimes in heavy rain, using the washer fluid or bright sunlight I get an alert that the Foward Collision Avoidance sensor disabled. Usually doesn’t last long unless there is heavy rain. This system shouldn’t be triggered by things that happen frequently. This isn’t an issue in my Santa Fe. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Just like many other people have wrote about, the ABS SENSOR is defective. The ABS light comes and the traction light does also. Jeep has been aware of the problem for 18 months to 2 years. There is no fix or replacement sensor in sight.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Just like many other people have wrote about, the ABS SENSOR is defective. The ABS light comes and the traction light does also. Jeep has been aware of the problem for 18 months to 2 years. There is no fix or replacement sensor in sight.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
I’m reporting a serious transmission issue with my 2016 F-150. While driving, the 'wrench' light suddenly pops up on my dash and the truck starts shifting erratically. Sometimes it feels like it’s searching for a gear or jerking unexpectedly. I had the codes scanned and found P0706, P0707, and ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Nov 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering an onramp at 40 MPH, the vehicle in front of her vehicle came to an abrupt stop, and the contact crashed into the vehicle. The contact stated that only the front driver side knee air bags deployed upon impact. The contact wa... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Nov 7, 2025
2021 Silverado LTZ L87 6.2L V8 engine. 49753 mi. February 27th 2026 total loss of power when parking. A few weeks later hearing knocking noises coming from driver side engine area. this is my daily driver and need this issued fixed.
ENGINE
Mar 8, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
I believe my car to be unsafe to drive because of the possibility that it could overheat, crack and release fluids on top of the engine causing a fire. They have yet to have a remedy for this and that is deeply concerning. I fear they often have recalls because FORD is not the best car to own. There... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
Battery is constantly in battery saving mode. It use to do it only when I was on vacation for a week or so. Now it has been doing this every single day for about the last two month.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
I got this 2024 vehicle brand new with 15 miles on it in August of 2025 . It is now January of 2026 by check engine light had came on 7 times since November of 2025. I had to shut down work because of this . It came on the 8th time today and I was told by the delearship that they didn’t know wha... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
I got this 2024 vehicle brand new with 15 miles on it in August of 2025 . It is now January of 2026 by check engine light had came on 7 times since November of 2025. I had to shut down work because of this . It came on the 8th time today and I was told by the delearship that they didn’t know wha... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Aug 27, 2025
This vehicle is a danger to drive, and there is no information on when they will fix it. I have taken the battery in to fix it before and it took over 2 weeks to repair, and more problems with more recalls. The engine is said that it can cause fire like the battery. This vehicle is not safe to have ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Aug 27, 2025
This vehicle is a danger to drive, and there is no information on when they will fix it. I have taken the battery in to fix it before and it took over 2 weeks to repair, and more problems with more recalls. The engine is said that it can cause fire like the battery. This vehicle is not safe to have ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Grand Design Solitude Trailer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the cargo doors opened independently. Additionally, the contact stated that the built-in tables were detaching from the wall, and the wall panels were separating in the bunk room. Th... Read more
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