NHTSA lists 52 complaints for the 2021 Volvo XC40, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 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 XC40.
Recalls
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5 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: 2025-05-08. 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: 2021-11-12. Systems: ENGINE, STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-09-01. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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, "Occupa (excerpt)
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-02-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
283 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 93 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 91 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 52 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
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| VISIBILITY | 11 |
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| STRUCTURE | 9 |
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| SUSPENSION | 9 |
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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
11033732
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
11033734
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
11032683
Date: 2026-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ - Text Plus 1 .mp4 file - When using the CSD for seat adjustments mode for example lumbar support and seat Cushing, the visualization does not match the selected part for adjustment. Do not fault trace for this symptom. Advice the customer to use the physical seat mode switch knob. A ne
11032682
Date: 2026-04-28. 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
11032678
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
11032673
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This is a TJ. Text only no attachments - If a customer complains it is not possible to download third-party apps (only ICUP MY2026 cars affected) follow advice under "Service". Workaround is to perform a "IHU factory reset". analysis will now continue to find the root cause and provide a better impr