Worst 2024 Volvo Xc40 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Volvo Xc40.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2024 Volvo Xc40
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~855,180 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 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.
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 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.
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2024 Volvo Xc40 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc40 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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