Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC40 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 XC40 | 28 | 4 |
| 2023 XC40 | 47 | 4 |
| 2022 XC40 | 37 | 3 |
| 2021 XC40 | 52 | 5 |
| 2020 XC40 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 XC40 | 30 | 4 |
| 2018 XC40 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system46
- Back over prevention44
- Unknown or other41
- Forward collision avoidance31
- Service brakes29
- Engine18
- Vehicle speed control15
- Power train15
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 VOLVO XC40 SUV MHEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.8–9.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | XC40 B5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| 2025 | XC40 B5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| 2024 | XC40 B5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| 2023 | XC40 B4 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2022 | XC40 T4 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| 2021 | XC40 T4 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| 2020 | XC40 T4 · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.1 | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | XC40 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.5 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,824 XC40 cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| 2025 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 2024 | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| 2023 | 254 | 251 | 3 |
| 2022 | 353 | 339 | 13 |
| 2021 | 350 | 340 | 8 |
| 2020 | 156 | 136 | 20 |
| 2019 | 239 | 215 | 21 |
| 2018 | 191 | 177 | 14 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
70,048 XC40 cars are on Dutch roads; 31% arrived later as imports, and 3,486 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,453 | €59,031 |
| 2025 | 2,120 | €56,902 |
| 2024 | 7,128 | €54,714 |
| 2023 | 10,764 | €54,220 |
| 2022 | 11,361 | €51,469 |
| 2021 | 14,378 | €51,195 |
| 2020 | 12,911 | €52,202 |
| 2019 | 5,935 | €52,314 |
| 2018 | 3,998 | €54,769 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
12,265 XC40 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 56% petrol, 4% diesel, 39% electric; 40% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 234 | — |
| 2025 | 313 | — |
| 2024 | 1,061 | 58,000 km |
| 2023 | 2,344 | 47,000 km |
| 2022 | 2,121 | 62,000 km |
| 2021 | 2,628 | 70,000 km |
| 2020 | 2,476 | 87,000 km |
| 2019 | 712 | 99,000 km |
| 2018 | 376 | 111,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,110 XC40 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 15 of those collisions were fatal and 238 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 350 | 6 | 94 |
| 2024 | 237 | 1 | 46 |
| 2023 | 218 | 4 | 41 |
| 2022 | 180 | 3 | 38 |
| 2021 | 125 | 1 | 19 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
168,961 XC40 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29,205 | 650 |
| 2024 | 29,410 | 224 |
| 2023 | 25,521 | 174 |
| 2022 | 15,625 | 494 |
| 2021 | 23,816 | 98 |
| 2020 | 23,982 | 92 |
| 2019 | 14,880 | 54 |
| 2018 | 6,514 | 41 |
| 2017 | 7 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
47,434 XC40 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 90% passed first time, against 87% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 935 | 91% |
| 2020 | 24,664 | 90% |
| 2019 | 15,221 | 90% |
| 2018 | 6,614 | 90% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | XC40 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Brakes | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.4% | 3.2% |
| Visibility | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Suspension | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.2% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
403,118 new Volvo XC40 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2017 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Sweden (13,204), Germany (11,890), Italy (8,534).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78,270 | 70 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 92,023 | 99 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 106,525 | 128 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 80,877 | 166 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 45,308 | 171 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 115 | 168 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
185,407 Volvo XC40 cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 7.8 l/100 km on the road, against 6.8 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 16% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.2 l/100 km against 2.1 l/100 km on paper, with 23% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 52,709 | 8.0 | 7.2 | +11% |
| Petrol hybrid | 65,252 | 7.8 | 6.8 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 65,014 | 6.2 | 2.1 | +188% |
| Petrol van | 643 | 8.3 | 7.2 | +15% |
| Petrol hybrid van | 1,127 | 7.8 | 6.6 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid van | 662 | 6.4 | 2.1 | +205% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Volvo XC40 uses 7.8 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,180 litres: €2,563 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol hybrid | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,563 | €2,602 |
| Sweden | €1,929 | €1,958 |
| United Kingdom | £2,053 | £2,084 |
| Italy | €2,370 | €2,407 |
| France | €2,621 | €2,661 |
| United States | $1,331 | $1,351 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the XC40 in 11 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The rear left blinker may fail to function when activated. This could prevent the driver from signalling his intentions to surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surve…
The O-ring used to seal the connections in the oil line has an inadequate diameter. This could lead to the O-ring twisting and then breaking, which can cause an oil leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the appro…
Damaged cables or connections on the accelerator pedal sensor because of corrosion may cause unintentional acceleration or no start condition, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market survei…
The starter motor may fail, which can lead to noise or no engine start. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and s…
The welding connection between the motor’s rotor shaft and the magnet package in the hydraulic unit of the brake system may be partially or fully missing.As a result, the brake boost, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic stability control (ESC…
The high voltage system, may get inadvertently disconnected during driving.This could lead to loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of an accident.
Two brake booster nuts are not tightened with the correct torque. This could over time reduce brake performance, increasing the risk of an accident.
The bolts in the Battery Disconnect Unit (BDU), a part of the High Voltage (HV) battery, are not torqued according to the specifications.As a result, the car may not be able to charge, to drive or to start, increasing the risk of an accident.
A software problem has been detected in the communication module of the emergency call system. As a consequence, incorrect location information might be sent to the emergency services in the event of an accident.
As a result of incorrect assembly, the brake pedal may move out of position. This could lead to brake failure.
A faulty rear seat-back locking mechanism could lead to the seat back folding forward unexpectedly in the event of rapid deceleration. As a consequence, luggage from the boot space may enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
13 campaigns cover the XC40; the latest 12 are below.
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.
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.
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 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls