Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2018 Volvo XC40 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Volvo XC40. Every recall repair is free at any Volvo dealer.
1recalls
0owner complaints
58+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Volvo XC40. Check your XC40 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Volvo XC40 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 18V800000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
2018 Volvo XC40 complaints and service bulletins
Volvo has issued at least 58 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (20)
- Equipment (20)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
- Unknown Or Other (6)
- Suspension (5)
- Engine (3)
Check your XC40 by VIN
Not every 2018 Volvo XC40 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Volvo dealer.