Model year
2026 Volvo EX40
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint for the 2026 Volvo EX40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (1), POWER TRAIN (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 94–106 MPGe combined and 31.7–36.0 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V392000 · Jun 12, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting…
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV BEV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX40 · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 118 | 94 | 106 | 31.7 | 296 | $700 |
| EX40 Twin · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 103 | 85 | 94 | 36.0 | 260 | $800 |
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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 2026 Volvo EX40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.