2019 Volvo Xc40 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Volvo Xc40.

< older2020
Complaints
42
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Volvo Xc40 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:7,202 mi
#25 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:5,233 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:137 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Volvo Xc40.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
UNKNOWN OR OTHER77,202 mi
ENGINE515,233 mi
SERVICE BRAKES52137 mi
AIR BAGS312,400 mi
SEAT BELTS31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23,280 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN2123,700 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY215,400 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL25,000 mi
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER126,000 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)12,400 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12,000 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING15,000 mi
SEATS111 mi
STEERING1
SUSPENSION1

Recalls for 2019 Volvo Xc40

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~260,856 vehicles.

20V144000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
~121,605 affected

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.

20V144000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
~121,605 affected

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.

18V800000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~17,548 affected

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 to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

18V554000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
~71 affected

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.

18V535000SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
~27 affected

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.

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