Volvo XC40 Recalls

The Volvo XC40 has 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volvo dealer. Enter your VIN at vincheck.it.com/recalls to see which recalls are open for your specific vehicle.

NHTSA recall campaigns

  1. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE (2021–2025) — 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 vehic 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 C NHTSA 25V282000
  2. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE (2021–2025) — 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, 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 NHTSA 25V908000
  3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (2024) — 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. Remedy: 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 NHTSA 24V010000
  4. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE (2024) — 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 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 softwar NHTSA 25V392000
  5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (2023) — 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. 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 c NHTSA 23V012000
  6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2023) — 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). 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 NHTSA 23V188000
  7. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE (2021–2022) — Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect. Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888- NHTSA 21V109000
  8. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR (2021) — Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. A Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car cus NHTSA 21V682000
  9. ENGINE (2021) — Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing. Remedy: Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo cu NHTSA 21V881000
  10. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (2019–2020) — 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 Remedy: 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 custom NHTSA 20V144000
  11. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY (2019) — Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash. Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Ow NHTSA 18V535000
  12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (2017–2019) — Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. NHTSA 18V800000
  13. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES (2019) — Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance. Remedy: Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free NHTSA 18V554000

Volvo XC40 recall questions

How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?

The Volvo XC40 has 13 distinct NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record across model years 2017–2025. Each is listed above with the affected component and the free dealer remedy.

Are Volvo XC40 recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls at no charge. Take your Volvo to any authorized Volvo dealer with your VIN — the repair is free regardless of warranty status or whether you are the original owner.

How do I check if my Volvo XC40 has an open recall?

Recalls apply to specific VIN ranges, so a model-level list isn't enough. Enter your 17-character VIN at vincheck.it.com/recalls to see exactly which recalls are open and unrepaired for your specific vehicle — free.

Source: NHTSA (public domain). Related: Volvo XC40 history · safety ratings · full VIN report — from $19.99

VinCheck Tools & Reports

Free VIN Check VIN Decoder Used Car Value Safety Ratings Vehicle Recalls Salvage Title Check Accident History Check Stolen Vehicle Check Vehicle Lien Check Window Sticker Lookup License Plate Lookup Mileage Check Motorcycle VIN Search Canada VIN Check Salvage Auction Records Browse Cars by Make VinCheck Blog Free Car Tools Pricing How-To Guides Car Guides & Comparisons Best Cars by Category Used Car Dealer Directory Frequently Asked Questions Vehicle Data Most Stolen Cars Most Totaled Cars Most Flooded Cars Worst Cars to Buy Carfax Alternative EpicVIN Alternative AutoCheck Alternative Bumper Alternative FaxVIN Alternative VinAudit Alternative carVertical Alternative

License Plate Lookup by State

Alabama License Plate Lookup Alaska License Plate Lookup Arizona License Plate Lookup Arkansas License Plate Lookup California License Plate Lookup Colorado License Plate Lookup Connecticut License Plate Lookup Delaware License Plate Lookup Florida License Plate Lookup Georgia License Plate Lookup Hawaii License Plate Lookup Idaho License Plate Lookup Illinois License Plate Lookup Indiana License Plate Lookup Iowa License Plate Lookup Kansas License Plate Lookup Kentucky License Plate Lookup Louisiana License Plate Lookup Maine License Plate Lookup Maryland License Plate Lookup Massachusetts License Plate Lookup Michigan License Plate Lookup Minnesota License Plate Lookup Mississippi License Plate Lookup Missouri License Plate Lookup Montana License Plate Lookup Nebraska License Plate Lookup Nevada License Plate Lookup New Hampshire License Plate Lookup New Jersey License Plate Lookup New Mexico License Plate Lookup New York License Plate Lookup North Carolina License Plate Lookup North Dakota License Plate Lookup Ohio License Plate Lookup Oklahoma License Plate Lookup Oregon License Plate Lookup Pennsylvania License Plate Lookup Rhode Island License Plate Lookup South Carolina License Plate Lookup South Dakota License Plate Lookup Tennessee License Plate Lookup Texas License Plate Lookup Utah License Plate Lookup Vermont License Plate Lookup Virginia License Plate Lookup Washington License Plate Lookup West Virginia License Plate Lookup Wisconsin License Plate Lookup Wyoming License Plate Lookup Washington DC License Plate Lookup

VIN Check by State

Alabama VIN Check Alaska VIN Check Arizona VIN Check Arkansas VIN Check California VIN Check Colorado VIN Check Connecticut VIN Check Delaware VIN Check Florida VIN Check Georgia VIN Check Hawaii VIN Check Idaho VIN Check Illinois VIN Check Indiana VIN Check Iowa VIN Check Kansas VIN Check Kentucky VIN Check Louisiana VIN Check Maine VIN Check Maryland VIN Check Massachusetts VIN Check Michigan VIN Check Minnesota VIN Check Mississippi VIN Check Missouri VIN Check Montana VIN Check Nebraska VIN Check Nevada VIN Check New Hampshire VIN Check New Jersey VIN Check New Mexico VIN Check New York VIN Check North Carolina VIN Check North Dakota VIN Check Ohio VIN Check Oklahoma VIN Check Oregon VIN Check Pennsylvania VIN Check Rhode Island VIN Check South Carolina VIN Check South Dakota VIN Check Tennessee VIN Check Texas VIN Check Utah VIN Check Vermont VIN Check Virginia VIN Check Washington VIN Check West Virginia VIN Check Wisconsin VIN Check Wyoming VIN Check Washington DC VIN Check

Vehicle History by Make

Toyota History Honda History Nissan History Hyundai History Kia History Ford History Chevrolet History Ram History Gmc History Jeep History Dodge History Bmw History Mercedes Benz History Audi History Volkswagen History Tesla History

Salvage Auctions by State

CA Salvage Auctions TX Salvage Auctions FL Salvage Auctions NY Salvage Auctions GA Salvage Auctions NJ Salvage Auctions PA Salvage Auctions IL Salvage Auctions OH Salvage Auctions NC Salvage Auctions MI Salvage Auctions AZ Salvage Auctions

Guides

How to Check a VIN Number How to Spot Odometer Rollback How to Buy a Salvage Car How to Read a VIN Report How to Decode a WMI Find VIN from License Plate How to Value a Used Car How to Avoid Curbstoners Check Accident History Find a Stolen Car How to Read a Carfax Report Find a Motorcycle VIN Check Title Status Negotiate a Used Car Price Sunroof vs Moonroof AWD vs 4WD Salvage vs Rebuilt Title Carfax vs CarMax Texas Lemon Law Towing Capacity by VIN Best Family Cars SUVs with Captain Seats