2023 Volvo XC40
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that the SOS button had malfunctioned and had caused several different calls to be made except for a call for roadside assistance.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230315
23% of complaints: back over prevention — 9 distinct reports on file.
20% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 3 distinct reports on file.
5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle was driving on cruise control at 55 mph approaching an intersection with a stop sign. Attempted to brake to cancel the cruise control, but vehicle sped and continued gathering speed so that the driver lost any control over the speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231115
SAFETY TIMELINE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign 23V012000 — check if this car was fixed
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign 23V188000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V282000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 25V908000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Volvo XC40 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for back over prevention issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V012000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V188000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V282000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V908000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Volvo XC40 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 2023 Volvo XC40?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo XC40 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.