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Volvo XC40 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 7 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 208 owner complaints for the Volvo XC40. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Volvo XC40 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo XC40 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024 Volvo XC40 | 4 | 28 | |
| 2023 Volvo XC40 | 1 | 50 | |
| 2022 Volvo XC40 | 0 | 37 | |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 | 0 | 40 | |
| 2020 Volvo XC40 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 | 0 | 30 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo XC40: questions owners ask
Which Volvo XC40 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo XC40 model years with the most are the 2023 (50), 2021 (40) and 2022 (37). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo XC40 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2020 (12), 2024 (28) and 2019 (30), out of 6 model years from 2019 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 2 Volvo XC40 model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2024 (4), 2023 (1) and 2019 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volvo XC40 years have the most backup camera complaints?
14 owner complaints across 2 Volvo XC40 model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2023 (8) and 2022 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Volvo XC40 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo XC40's first-time failure rate ranged from 8.8% for cars first registered in 2021 to 10.2% for 2019, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.