2024 Volvo Xc40 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (6) · Exterior Lighting (4) · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (3)
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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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software 2025-06-12 · campaign 25V392000 · 11,469 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
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:software 2024-01-10 · campaign 24V010000 · 17,409 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.
Service bulletins (174)
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.
Engine 2026-09-12 · 37316.5.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: dtc ecm-p06de00 set, no symptoms. do not replace any parts or perform additional fault tracing. this is a misdetection and a false positive (a.k.a. "ghost code"). the oil pump is actually working as intended
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 2026-06-24 · 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 174 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-11 · Unknown Or Other“right when i turned the car on, a million different alarms went off saying different systems weren’t available. then i started driving, and it accelerated normally, but when i took foot off accelerator: it didn’t slow down. this was really noticeable because i had one pedal drive on, which means taking foot off the gas acts as a very light brake. i…”
2026-08-09 · Lane Departure: Warning“randomly, the sound from the infotainment system stops working. this impacts the turn signal sound inside the car, the cross traffic alert sound, blind spot warning sounds, etc. this can be fixed by restarting the infotainment center, but this is not safe to do while driving. being unable to hear the turn signal increases the chance of forgetting…”
2026-07-07 · Exterior Lighting“blindingly bright passenger-side map light came on for no reason, illuminating the car and startling the driver and other nearby drivers (it was night). light would not respond to touch-sensitive on/off control. had to cycle dome lights (another distraction and even more light) to get light to turn off.…”
2026-07-05 · Electrical System“front camera stop working . today it's the second time. not sure if a software glitch but first time need to be replaced. …”
2026-07-01 · Exterior Lighting“passenger side map light keeps activating. it will not shut off via touch controls. only cycling the dome light manually (not by opening a door) tends to rectify the problem. shutting off and restarting the vehicle does not work. it's particularly distracting at night for both driver and nearby traffic. repeated trips to service deny the activity, …”
2026-04-21 · Exterior Lighting“passenger side map light activates and locks on for no reason. this can be particularly disruptive at night. the only way to switch off the light is by cycling the dome lights disruptive and dangerous at night. light may still activate and lock on for no reason.…”
2026-03-29 · Service Brakes“brake system failed. i was not in one pedal mode. i have up to date software. after break system failed i was unable to put vehicle in park. parking break could not be applied. could not turn car off or lock doors. i was driving on interstate when it occurred. i got multiple warnings on display. i was lucky to pull over and not crash. …”
2026-03-11 · Service Brakes · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2024 volvo xc40. the contact stated that his wife was entering a parking lot at approximately 10 mph when she heard the vehicle engine abnormally revving and the vehicle independently accelerated. the vehicle drove through the parking lot and crashed into a tree. the contact stated that the driver's and passenger front air bags …”
2026-02-16 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“on two separate occasions, brakes failed completely in snow. vehicle did not appear to be hydroplaning, and anti-lock function did not kick-in despite the pedal being floored. pumping had no effect either. safety sensors around the car should have detected motion even if the wheels were locked-up and should initiate anti-lock procedures as well. di…”
2026-01-14 · Back Over Prevention · 12,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2024 volvo xc40. the contact stated while in reverse (r) and backing up at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle rear view camera proximity warning lights had failed. the contact described the proximity warning as dots that show a visual progression of how close the rear bumper was to objects, yellow, orange, and red. the contact stat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.