Model year
2024 Volvo C40
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name C40 for 2024. Under the matched name C40BEV, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for C40BEV are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 99–107 MPGe combined and 31.5–34.2 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2024. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| C40BEV | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for C40BEV
25V908000 · Dec 23, 2025
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. As…
25V282000 · May 8, 2025
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. As such, these…
24V938000 · Dec 18, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Complaints for C40BEV
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for C40BEV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Recharge 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 Recharge · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 118 | 96 | 107 | 31.5 | 297 | $700 |
| C40 Recharge twin · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 106 | 91 | 99 | 34.2 | 257 | $750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Volvo C40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.