Model year
2019 Volvo XC40
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 30 complaints for the 2019 Volvo XC40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ENGINE (5), SERVICE BRAKES (5). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 26–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$3,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 52 complaints
- 2022 37 complaints
- 2023 47 complaints
- 2024 28 complaints
- 2025 11 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
20V144000 · Mar 12, 2020
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/…
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as…
18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems…
18V554000 · Aug 22, 2018
Do not driveSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
18V535000 · Aug 15, 2018
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Complaints
30 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T5 SUV AWD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| XC40 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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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 2019 Volvo XC40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.