Research · 3 model years

Volvo XC40Every model year, 2019–2021

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 82 owner complaints for the Volvo XC40. The 2021 model year has the most complaints (40).

01 —Model years

Volvo XC40 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
202154025 of 526
202011215 of 526
20194304Not rated27
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201930
202012
202140

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2021 XC40

5 campaigns

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Dec 23, 2025NHTSA 25V908000

Back over prevention: software

Over-the-air fixFree remedy

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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported May 8, 2025NHTSA 25V282000

Engine

Free remedy

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

EngineReported Nov 12, 2021NHTSA 21V881000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026