Model year
2023 Volvo XC40
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2023 Volvo XC40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under XC40BEV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (10), SERVICE BRAKES (9). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–27 mpg combined and 85 MPGe combined and 39.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $900–$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
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…
23V188000 · Mar 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
23V012000 · Jan 19, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Complaints
47 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XC40BEV | 1 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| B5 SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| Recharge Twin 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 B4 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| XC40 B5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| XC40 Recharge twin · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 79 | 85 | 39.4 | 223 | $900 |
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