2023 Volvo Xc40 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (9) · Service Brakes (5) · Electrical System (5)
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Safety recalls (4)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-12-23 · campaign 25V908000 · 413,151 vehicles
Defect: 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 w
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-05-08 · campaign 25V282000 · 413,151 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Electrical System 2023-03-22 · campaign 23V188000 · 393 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-01-19 · campaign 23V012000 · 27,457 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Service bulletins (213)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · 37710.2.2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text, plus 2 pdf's - if there is a "check engine light" lit in the dim with one or a combination of the dtc's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-13 · 37710.2.2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text, plus 2 pdf's - if there is a "check engine light" lit in the dim with one or a combination of the dtc's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-28 · 37618.3.6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text - plus 2 instruction documents (tji's) - + 2 pdfs + how to find structure week + flow chart, 6 in all. if the check engine light is on in the dim and one or more of the dtcs listed below are set, please follow the advice under "service".
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-11 · 37342.2.3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: icup ihu - text plus 1 pdf prior approval. in most cases, the ihu does not need to be replaced -in many cases the infotainment head unit (ihu) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault tracing in vida.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-24 · 37414.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text plus 1 jpg - if the check engine light is on and dtc ecm p052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "service". with emphasis on the engine part numbers and serial numbers.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-10 · 37414.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text plus 1 jpg - if the check engine light is on and dtc ecm p052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "service". with emphasis on the engine part numbers and serial numbers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 213 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Seats“liquid intrusion in the center console from a routine cup holder spill penetrated unshielded wiring harnesses. this caused progressive electrical failures, including loss of engine power and power steering, failure of the srs passenger airbag occupant sensor, 12v battery drain, and uncommanded movement of the power driver's seat while driving—which…”
2026-10-01 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“9/4/26: 2023 volvo xc40 recharge made an uncommanded collision-avoidance correction at a dead stop. no obstacle ahead, no driver input. no crash/injury. two prior false alerts (8/25, 8/27). reported to volvo cars danvers 9/15/26; no finding.…”
2026-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“sometimes when i start the car, the infotainment has no sound and i have to reboot it. this affects maps, blinkers, safety, anything using audio. when i reboot i lose access to all audio and video in the car. this happens a couple times a month. sometimes i don’t notice it until i’m already under way. …”
2026-09-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“i was pulling into a parking space at very low speed and was in the final stage of positioning the vehicle in the parking space. i was intentionally controlling the vehicle’s movement by gradually lifting my foot from the brake pedal. instead of continuing to move forward slowly as expected, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward with substantial…”
2026-09-12 · Electrical System“the vehicle intermittently loses all audio output, including music/media, turn-signal sounds, lane-change/blind-spot warning tones, parking/reverse proximity sensor alerts, and other vehicle chimes. i have experienced this problem for more than one year, and it has become significantly more frequent/severe following the latest software update. when…”
2026-08-22 · Seat Belts“vehicle has 26k miles on it and is under mfr warranty. dealer-covered warranty has included five (5) visits to address electrical issues with the most recently being 8/13/26. dealer "system reflash" is not solving the problems. electrical / safety issues persists, which include: loss of all audio: blinker sounds, all audible safety alerts (seatbelt…”
2026-07-24 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“the car speeds up from 30mph around a curve when the adaptive speed control loses sight of the vehicle ahead of me. a speed of 55mph on the curve posted at 30mph is dangerous. the dealer says “oh just turn off the crisis control by tapping the brake.” this is true but could be too late, since the car has already increased its speed on the curve.…”
2026-07-09 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“the contact owns a 2023 volvo xc40. the contact stated that the rearview camera image was directed downward towards the bumper and the ground. the rearview camera image was not displaying within a normal viewing range, making it difficult to park. no warning lights illuminated. a local dealer was contacted, but was unable to determine a related fau…”
2026-06-28 · Lane Departure: Assist · 💥 crash“i was driving northbound on xxx, driving from [xxx] to [xxx]. i was driving in the left most lane and was approaching an area of the highway where there was construction currently in progress to my left (this was where chuckanut creek intersects the interstate, i was told they were constructing a salmon run there). as my vehicle was approaching the…”
2026-06-16 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“while i was driving, the infotainment system turned itself off twice during the same trip. first time was on a highway and was extremely scary. i wasn’t in a place i could easily pull over to assess. both the main screen in the middle console and the screen behind the steering wheel went dark. volvo needs to figure it out re infotainment. it should…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.