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2026 Volvo EX40 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2026 Volvo EX40 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 1owner complaint
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about Volvo EX40 year on file: 1 complaints, against an average of 2 for the other model years.
Every Volvo EX40 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2026 Volvo EX40?
The components named most often in the 1 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2026 Volvo EX40 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
What do 2026 Volvo EX40 owners report?
1 of the 1 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I was driving on the freeway in traffic, thankfully going about +/- 25 mph and had to stop/slow down. When I tapped the breaks, they completely failed. All warning lights in the car immediately came on including the warning 'Stop Safely Break Failure'. I pressed the breaks as hard as a I could and pulled off the shoulder to slow the car and not rear-end someone. When the car finally came to stop I drove 5 mph off freeway on shoulder using the emergency break, terrified I would hit another car or person. I made it to a parking lot but could not put the car in park- it was then stuck in neutral…
2026 Volvo EX40: questions owners ask
Is the 2026 Volvo EX40 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo EX40; the most common categories were forward collision avoidance (1, 100%), power train (1, 100%), service brakes (1, 100%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Volvo EX40?
Across 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are forward collision avoidance (100% of complaints), power train (100% of complaints), service brakes (100% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2026 Volvo EX40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Volvo EX40; the most recent (campaign 25V392000, 2025-06-13) concerns Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own EX40
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. Model year 2026 only; combines NHTSA's entries for EX40 and EX40 BEV. How these reports are made.
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