Worst 2021 Volvo Xc40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volvo Xc40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 29,475 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 5,250 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 7 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 4,900 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Volvo Xc40
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~888,313 vehicles.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
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.
Other Volvo Xc40 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc40 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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