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2024 Volvo XC40 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volvo XC40 holds 14 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 XC40 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Control module, software, and Electrical system, software.

2019 Volvo XC40
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Complaints

14

Per year

5

Recalls

4

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 14), then Service brakes (4) and Back-over prevention (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 XC40 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Volvo XC40. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-12-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V908000
Summary 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."
Remedy The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module, software 2025-06-12 · NHTSA campaign 25V392000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V282000
Summary 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."
Remedy The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Recall electrical system, software 2024-01-10 · NHTSA campaign 24V010000
Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Remedy The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Electrical system
5
Service brakes
4
Back-over prevention
3
Exterior lighting
3
Powertrain
3
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

6202582026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Right when I turned the car on, a million different alarms went off saying different systems weren’t available. Then I started driving, and it accelerated normally, but when I took foot off accelerator: it didn’t slow…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-11
  • "Randomly, the sound from the infotainment system stops working. This impacts the turn signal sound inside the car, the cross traffic alert sound, blind spot warning sounds, etc. This can be fixed by restarting the…"
    Lane departure, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-08-09
  • "Blindingly bright passenger-side map light came on for no reason, illuminating the car and startling the driver AND other nearby drivers (it was night). Light would not respond to touch-sensitive on/off control. Had to…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-07
  • "Front camera stop working . Today it's the second time. Not sure if a software glitch but first time need to be replaced."
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-05
  • "passenger side map light keeps activating. It will not shut off via touch controls. only cycling the dome light manually (not by opening a door) tends to rectify the problem. Shutting off and restarting the vehicle does…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge SUV RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
XC40 B5 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 24 30 26 MPG $3050
XC40 Recharge — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 118 95 106 MPG / 293 mi range $700
XC40 Recharge twin — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 106 90 98 MPG / 254 mi range $800

Specs and fitment

First generation (CMA), 2019–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volvo XC40 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Volvo XC40 holds 14 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 XC40 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Back-over prevention, software, Control module, software, and Electrical system, software.

What are common problems with a 2024 Volvo XC40?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 14), then Service brakes (4) and Back-over prevention (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2024 Volvo XC40 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 XC40 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Volvo XC40 been recalled?

The 2024 Volvo XC40 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Volvo XC40?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2024 Volvo XC40 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Volvo XC40 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Volvo XC40 is 76.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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…