NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV, 2 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO C40BEV.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-23. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 Visibili (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 Cara 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 r (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-06-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 re (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-05-08. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-12-18. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10296.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-03-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Consequence: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-01-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Consequence: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
153 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 56 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 49 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 21 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| STEERING | 5 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 4 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
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11037967
Date: 2026-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This is a TJ Text Only no attachment If a customer experiences a DIM message stating "Propulsion Service Required" and IEM P0A7A48 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service".
11036251
Date: 2026-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no Total Upgrade is available in VIDA, Note! Do not replace any parts. A Software Pro
11036252
Date: 2026-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no Total Upgrade is available in VIDA, Note! Do not replace any parts. A Software P
11036238
Date: 2026-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a Technical Journal: text plus 3 .png files and 1 mp4 CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by preforming a IHU reload.
11036240
Date: 2026-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a Technical Journal: iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault tracing in VIDA.
11033746
Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
11033747
Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will stay on the previous selected station; the audio will be for the station that is selected and not what is shown on the scr
11033742
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn-indicator sound is out of sync and may occasionally skip a a beepa (see TJ_37813_1.mp4), follow the guidance provided i
11033743
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will stay on the previous selected station; the audio will be for the station that is selected and not what is shown on the scr
11033744
Date: 2026-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software, or after a failed software upgrade, VIDA will report that the FLC2 cannot be unlocked. To resolve this issue, follow the instructions in this TJ under "Service".