In the Netherlands
796 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 1% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €57,290.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
432 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 11 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
433 of these cars first registered in 2025 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 19,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo EC40 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 Volvo EC40 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Volvo EC40.
| 2025718 23 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Note: Thi… |
| 2025319 12 Jun 2025 | Brakes Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a loss of brakes. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles… |
| 2025233 1 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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."
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 2025 Volvo EC40: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011738 | This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Steering wheel buttons won't tune/seek media. perform an IHU reload in VIDA. |
| 11011735 | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 11009823 | This is a Technical Journal: Rear light condensation-information and leak test. ventilating the lamps in a more effective way, in order to reduce the moisture faster |
| 11009820 | This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Green stripes/pixels in CSD. Perform software upgrade. |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009811 | This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems. |
| 11009807 | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 11009804 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P060796. Do not replace any parts, clear the DTCs, and release the vehicle to the customer |
| 11009507 | This is a Technical Jounral: OTA - FAQ for technicians |
| 11009506 | This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 11009496 | This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty clearing SODx DTCs. put the car in usage mode "Driving" and continue the erasing process |
| 11007933 | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Shifts Back to Neutral. Perform a software upgrade according to TJ 31543. |
| 11007932 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11007924 | This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor |
| 11006576 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006567 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM "Disconnect Charge Cable" Message With No Cable Attached. An improved software is available in VIDA from 2024 week 27 (software version 3.1.9) |
| 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. |
| 11006557 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006554 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)