Model year
2020 Volvo XC40
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints for the 2020 Volvo XC40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3), POWER TRAIN (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$3,300, 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…
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| T5 SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| XC40 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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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 2020 Volvo XC40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.