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Volvo XC40 2024

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD AWD

Specifications

Engine
2,000 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainAWD
Body styleSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door suv
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap frontGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testGood
Side: updated testAcceptable
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Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
9.8 L/100 km
Highway
7.8 L/100 km
Combined
9.0 L/100 km
Emissions
210 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

4 campaigns🇺🇸 Local data
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 25V908000 · 2025-12-23 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 25V392000 · 2025-06-12 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 25V282000 · 2025-05-08 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 24V010000 · 2024-01-10 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Common problems

14 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-08-11 · NHTSA

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 down. This was really noticeable because I had one pedal drive on, which means taking foot off the ga…

LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 2026-08-09 · NHTSA

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 infotainment center, but this is not safe to do while driving. Being unable to hear the turn signal inc…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2026-07-07 · NHTSA

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 cycle dome lights (another distraction and even more light) to get light to turn off.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2026-07-05 · NHTSA

Front camera stop working . Today it's the second time. Not sure if a software glitch but first time need to be replaced.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2026-07-01 · NHTSA

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 not work. It's particularly distracting at night for both driver and nearby traffic. Repeated trips…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2026-04-21 · NHTSA

Passenger side map light activates and locks on for no reason. This can be particularly disruptive at night. The only way to switch off the light is by cycling the dome lights disruptive and dangerous at night. Light may still activate and lock on for no reason.

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 2026-03-29 · NHTSA

Brake system failed. I was NOT in one pedal mode. I have up to date software. After break system failed I was unable to put vehicle in park. Parking break could not be applied. Could not turn car off or lock doors. I was driving on interstate when it occurred. I got multiple warnings on display. I was lucky to pull …

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash 2026-02-16 · NHTSA

On two separate occasions, brakes failed completely in snow. Vehicle did not appear to be hydroplaning, and anti-lock function did not kick-in despite the pedal being floored. Pumping had no effect either. Safety sensors around the car should have detected motion even if the wheels were locked-up and should initiate a…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2025-12-28 · NHTSA

My Volvo XC40 front sunroof cracked wavy crack across front in internal glass. There was frozen ice on top of car which I left alone because of the glass roof underneath. When driving home today from work a huge chunk of ice lifted off top of car and the sunroof cracked internally across the front glass. I heard it cr…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 2025-09-30 · NHTSA

The complaint is for Software Update 7.3 and the previous update for the 2024 Volvo XC40. Those updates modified the rear backup camera view, directing the camera downward. This is a critical problem when backing out of diagonal parking, where an adjacent vehicle blocks the backup view. The revised backup camera setti…

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2025-09-22 · NHTSA

2024 Volvo xc40 with 10,000 miles suddenly became completely disabled on the express lane of a highway. The flashers were inoperable. The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Car was towed to a safe spot. Car was taken to Volvo dealership. Volvo determine that serpe…

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 2025-08-11 · NHTSA

I pulled over right side of street to park behind a parked vehicle to a visit house across the street. Was too far out from curb so I backed up about 12-15 feet or so. Put car in drive and slowly started to drive toward curb when car suddenly accelerated very hard. I turned steering to left to avoid hitting the car in…

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