2026 Volvo EX40 recalls and problems

The 2026 Volvo EX40 has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2026 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jun 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V392000 · 11,469 vehicles

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.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Power Train1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Volvo EX40 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Volvo EX40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Volvo EX40, the latest from Jun 12, 2025 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Volvo EX40?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (1), power train (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.