2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2021 Volvo XC40. Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Volvo dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Volvo XC40. Check your XC40 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo XC40, reporting 3 crashes, 2 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 283 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.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo XC40. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“When attempting to park the vehicle, at low speed, the vehicle performed an unintended acceleration leading the vehicle to crash.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11701801
“On July 1st 2025, while slowly reversing out of my driveway at approximately 3–4 mph, the vehicle's collision detection system errantly detected an imminent collision.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11671132
“On 8/3/21 I had an accident in my brand new 2021 xc40. I lightly tapped on the accelerator to close in a gap as I came to a stop at a red light. The vehicle jumped forward as though I floored the accelerator, though again, it was a slight tap. I rear-ended the car in front of me.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11427734
“Vehicle is starting up in the middle of the night. Not plugged in. Not updating! Has occurred at least twice that I know of. Checking the app shows no remote start. No activity! I am concerned about fire danger! Checking the app the vehicle software has not been updated since June/26.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11764270
“I own a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge (pure electric). At 49,030 miles, while slowly driving in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly began shuddering and jerking as if driving over rumble strips. A warning message appeared stating "Propulsion System Failure" and indicated the vehicle would reduce speed.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748171
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2021 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.