Volvo XC40 years to avoid (and the best years)
202 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 7 model years, 2019 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 202complaints
- 13recalls
- 22reported crashes
- 0reported fires
- 16reported injuries
Which Volvo XC40 years should you avoid?
No Volvo XC40 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Volvo XC40 year has 30 complaints on file.
What are the best Volvo XC40 years?
The Volvo XC40 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (12), 2019 (30) and 2022 (37). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0.4× | 2 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2024 | 28 | 0.9× | 4 | 5 | 3 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2023 | 44 | 1.5× | 4 | 7 | 5 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2022 | 37 | 1.2× | 3 | 2 | 2 | Few red flags | Backup camera |
| 2021 | 40 | 1.3× | 5 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2020 | 12 | 0.4× | 1 | 1 | 2 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 30 | 1.0× | 4 | 4 | 3 | Few red flags | Engine |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 172 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Electrical & infotainment84 (49%)
- Engine & powertrain29 (17%)
- Brakes24 (14%)
- Structure & body17 (10%)
- Steering, suspension & tires13 (8%)
Recalls (13)
Safety · 25V908000 · Dec 2025 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 25V392000 · Jun 2025 · model year 2024
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V282000 · May 2025 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 24V010000 · Jan 2024 · model year 2024
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 23V188000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2023
The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Brakes · 23V012000 · Jan 2023 · model year 2023
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V881000 · Nov 2021 · model year 2021
A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Seat belts · 21V682000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2021
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Electrical system · 21V109000 · Feb 2021 · model years 2021, 2022
A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V144000 · Mar 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 18V800000 · Nov 2018 · model year 2019
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Brakes · 18V554000 · Aug 2018 · model year 2019
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V535000 · Aug 2018 · model year 2019
If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.