Volvo XC40 years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Volvo XC40 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (14 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2024 has the fewest complaints per year, at 5, from 14 complaints. The Volvo XC40 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Volvo XC40, 2 of 14 complaints name Back-over prevention.
Data as of .
Volvo XC40 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Volvo XC40. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26.5 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 26 |
| 2024 → Most | 5 | 14 | 4 | Back-over prevention | 76.7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 46 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 45.3 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | 43.3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 26 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L gasoline) · 5.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 245/45R20, 245/40R21 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V535000 covers certain 2019 XC40 vehicles. Rear seats may lack rear seat-back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during hard braking or a crash. Recall 18V554000 covers certain 2019 XC40 vehicles where brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position and possibly reducing braking performance. Recall 20V144000 covers certain 2019-2020 XC40 vehicles (among other Volvo models) where Automatic Emergency Brake may not detect obstacles due to a software/hardware incompatibility. Recall 21V109000 covers certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles where the Battery Energy Control Module microprocessor may reset and disconnect the high-voltage system, which can cause a loss of drive power.
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo XC40 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2024 has the fewest complaints per year, at 5, from 14 complaints.
Which Volvo XC40 year has the most owner complaints?
2024 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (14 complaints). On the 2024 Volvo XC40, 2 of 14 complaints name Back-over prevention.
How do Volvo XC40 owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Volvo XC40 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Volvo XC40 years are too early to compare?
The Volvo XC40 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a US Volvo XC40 use?
0W-20 (2.0L gasoline) With filter, about 5.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Volvo XC40?
Published US specs commonly list front 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 245/45R20, 245/40R21 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/55R18, 235/50R19, 245/45R20, 245/40R21 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo XC40?
Recall 18V535000 covers certain 2019 XC40 vehicles. Rear seats may lack rear seat-back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during hard braking or a crash. Recall 18V554000 covers certain 2019 XC40 vehicles where brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position and possibly reducing braking performance. Recall 20V144000 covers certain 2019-2020 XC40 vehicles (among other Volvo models) where Automatic Emergency Brake may not detect obstacles due to a software/hardware incompatibility. Recall 21V109000 covers…