Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo C40BEV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system7
- Unknown or other5
- Power train4
- Steering4
- Back over prevention3
- Service brakes3
- Structure3
- Suspension2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Forward collision avoidance2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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).
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2023 Volvo C40BEV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009506 | This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 11006578 | Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10266 on certain model year 2021- 2023 V90CC, S90l, XC60, XC90, XC40 and C40 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that iCUP vehicles with a software version earlier than V2.3 need updating to ensure the proper functioning of the mobile apps features. As a result, there is a possibility of losing remote functions in the Volvo Car App, such as lock/unlock and climate control. The corrective action is to perform a total software upgrade. S10266 |
| 11006562 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006561 | This is a Technical Journal: Low Tire Pressure warning and DTC BCM-C007768. Please check the tire pressures, if these are OK calibrate the iTPMS system. A new Software is planned to be released year 2024 quarter 3. |
| 11006554 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11006553 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IHFA-P060300. Download IHFA software. |
| 11000720 | This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software. |
| 11000235 | This is a Technical Journal: BEV High Voltage Battery Replacement, Follow replacement instructions. |
| 11000234 | This is a Technical Journal: Unable to connect "Volvo Cars App" to vehicle. Follow detailed instructions. |
| 11000229 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 Mph. Please start by following TJ 36580 to first exclude that the vibrations do not emanate from the wheels or tires. |
| 10254403 | This is a Technical Journal: Trim moulding left A-pillar, poor fit at top. Adjust the existing trim. |
| 10254401 | This is a Technical Journal: Charge lid difficult to open/close. Adjust the charge lid |
| 10254398 | This is a Technical Journal: Call button in the OHC might not be lit. Perform a total upgrade according to TJ 31543. |
| 10253792 | This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise. replace upper bearing. |
| 10253001 | This is a Technical Journal: Creaking/ticking noise from Steering Wheel Module. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND ADD TAPE 30643492 |
| 10252722 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10252682 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251892 | This is a Technical Journal: CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by perfoming a IHU reload. |
| 10251607 | This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software. |
| 10251606 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251160 | This is a Technical Journal: BEV High Voltage Battery Replacement, Follow replacement instructions. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10251132 | This is a Technical Journal: |
| 10251130 | This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download. |
| 10249465 | This is a Technical Journal: WPC, none or unstable charging. recalibrate the WPC by performing a WPC reload. |
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