2020 Volvo XC40 recalls and problems

The 2020 Volvo XC40 has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2020 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 XC40 model years — 6th most.

1recalls

12complaints

1crashes

0fires

2injuries

30,453median 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

Forward Collision Avoidance

Mar 12, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V144000 · 121,605 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Air Bags1

Back Over Prevention1

Exterior Lighting1

Lane Departure1

Seat Belts1

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

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Volvo XC40 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Volvo XC40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Volvo XC40, the latest from Mar 12, 2020 (forward collision avoidance). 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 2020 Volvo XC40?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (4), engine (3), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.