Model year record

2021 Volvo XC40

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V908000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
413,151
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-23
Owners notified
2026-03-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 25V282000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
413,151
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-08
Owners notified
2025-06-27

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 21V881000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-12
Owners notified
2021-12-16

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

Safety risk

A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V682000

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,149
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-01
Owners notified
2021-10-12

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V109000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,278
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-24
Owners notified
2021-03-30

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

Safety risk

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system19950 mi
Fuel/propulsion system14
Unknown or other8
Vehicle speed control7
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera636,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6
Power train6
Visibility/wiper6
Service brakes55,250 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4
Engine3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Lane departure: assist3
Back over prevention: warnings2
Engine and engine cooling210,000 mi
Lane departure: warning2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments223,000 mi
Back over prevention: automatic system braking17 mi
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Seat belts1
Wheels14,900 mi

The 2020 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 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.