Model year
2026 Volvo XC40
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name XC40 for 2026. Under the matched name XC40MHEV, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for XC40MHEV are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. 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 $3,050–$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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40MHEV | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for XC40MHEV
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for XC40MHEV
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, 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 for XC40MHEV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV MHEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV MHEV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
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 | 25 | 32 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| XC40 B5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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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 XC40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.