Every 2024 Volvo XC40 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V908000
Dec 23, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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 Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V908000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V392000
Jun 12, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V392000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V282000
May 8, 2025Back Over Prevention:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V282000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V010000
Oct 1, 2024Electrical System:SoftwareOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
- Risk
- A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V010000 →
2024 Volvo XC40 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volvo XC40, reporting 5 crashes, 3 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 174 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.
Most-reported components
- Back Over Prevention8
- Service Brakes8
- Electrical System7
- Unknown Or Other7
- Forward Collision Avoidance5
- Exterior Lighting4
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (54)
- Unknown Or Other (52)
- Equipment (18)
- Power Train (14)
- Engine (13)
- Exterior Lighting (10)
Read Volvo XC40 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volvo XC40. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that his wife was entering a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH when she heard the vehicle engine abnormally revving and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle drove through the parking lot and crashed into a tree.”
2024 VOLVO XC40Mar 11, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11723648
Crash
“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.”
2024 VOLVO XC40Feb 16, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11718226
Crash
“The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle rear view camera proximity warning lights had failed.”
2024 VOLVO XC40Jan 14, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11710865
Crash
“Car suddenly accelerated/stuck accelerator in the parking lot hitting several vehicles. Issues: sudden acceleration AND the car did not apply the emergency braking system.”
2024 VOLVO XC40Apr 17, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11655323
Injury reported
“Trunk does not fully open when you less the open button. It partially opens maybe 75%. My husband and I have both hit our heads - my forehead was cut and now I have scar. This malfunction has happened 3-4 times. No pattern discernible.”
2024 VOLVO XC40Nov 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11626306
Check your XC40 by VIN
Not every 2024 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.
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