2024 Volvo C40BEV
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 2 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
Hello, I was driving behind a group of cars that unexpectedly slowed, then stopped. I braked, but while I was braking the car unintentionally lunged forward and hit the car in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-17
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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There are 2 very serious safety issues that are extremely dangerous with this car. #1 - The Automatic Intervention Rear Brake Auto Brake engages for no reason when there is nothing behind the car. It happens when I am backing up very slowly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-29
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-01-24Air bags24V938000 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.
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.
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2025-06-27Back over prevention25V282000 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.
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.
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2026-03-02Back over prevention25V908000 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.
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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Volvo C40BEV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V938000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V282000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V908000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2024 Volvo C40BEV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo C40BEV?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo C40BEV have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.