Model year record

2019 Volvo XC40

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 49 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V144000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Component
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Vehicles affected
121,605
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-12
Owners notified
2020-04-09

Defect description

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Safety risk

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V800000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Vehicles affected
17,548
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-13
Owners notified
2018-12-26

Defect description

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Safety risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V554000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Vehicles affected
71
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-22
Owners notified
2018-10-12

Defect description

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V535000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA LLC
Vehicles affected
27
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-15
Owners notified
2018-10-12

Defect description

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.

Safety risk

If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other85,110 mi
Engine65,400 mi
Service brakes6137 mi
Air bags32,400 mi
Seat belts3
Structure: body35,400 mi
Vehicle speed control37,600 mi
Electrical system21,450 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train25,400 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger126,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)12,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance12,000 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering15,000 mi
Seats111 mi
Steering1
Suspension1

The 2020 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.