Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC40, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Back over prevention14
- Unknown or other7
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Electrical system4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Structure3
- Air bags1
- Suspension1
- Engine1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
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
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Volvo XC40 failed the safety check 0.21% of the time — 75% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 14,119 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
78,270 new Volvo XC40 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Sweden (13,204), Germany (11,890), Italy (8,534).
- Average mass
- 1,848 kg
- Average CO₂
- 70 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 130 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 35% · Electric 35% · Petrol/electric 31%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
45,557 Volvo XC40 cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.9 l/100 km on the road against 7.1 in the WLTP test (+11%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 16,313 | 7.9 | 7.1 | +11% |
| Petrol hybrid | 7,703 | 7.7 | 6.8 | +14% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 21,066 | 6.3 | 2.2 | +189% |
| Petrol van | 224 | 8.3 | 7.2 | +15% |
| Plug-in hybrid van | 251 | 6.4 | 2.1 | +202% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Volvo XC40 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (95 kW, 127 hp), 1.5 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp) and 1.5 petrol (95 kW, 127 hp), out of 7 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 95 kW 127 hp | 3,763 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 2,452 |
| 1.5 petrol | 95 kW 127 hp | 727 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 120 kW 161 hp | 378 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 145 kW 194 hp | 187 |
| 1.5 petrol | 120 kW 161 hp | 161 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 143 kW 192 hp | 60 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
11,361 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €51,469.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,704
- Band onvoldoende profiel844
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm489
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld341
- Band beschadigd284
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan126
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht113
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af37
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
15,625 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 494 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
2,121 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 62,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
353 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports, 96% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.3–9.4 L/100 km (about 25 mpg US), CO₂ 217–219 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 T4 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| XC40 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.7 | 7.7 | 9.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC40.
| 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… |
| 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 … |
| 2022595 20 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadia… |
| 2022216 28 Apr 2022 | Electrical Issue: On certain XC40 Recharge models, water may enter the wire harness for the accelerator pedal. If this happens, the accelerator pedal may not work proper… |
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 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 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
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 2022 Volvo XC40: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011747 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message and DTC VCU1 U016800. Reload ASDM |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009816 | This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Volvo Cars app displays "Vehicle offline" message. fault trace the 12 V system according to VIDA |
| 11009815 | This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery. |
| 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. |
| 11009803 | This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror intermittently not folding. May required replacing terminals. |
| 11009511 | This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations |
| 11009510 | This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, Searching for GPS message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button. |
| 11009509 | This is a Technical Journal: Software Update Fails and VIDA Can't Connect, VGM Unresponsive. Reset or replace VGM. |
| 11009506 | This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 11009499 | This is a Technical Journal: Over The Air Software Update (OTA) |
| 11009496 | This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty clearing SODx DTCs. put the car in usage mode "Driving" and continue the erasing process |
| 11007932 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11007924 | This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor |
| 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 |
| 11006576 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006568 | This is a Technical Journal: Google Assistant - Troubleshooting Guide. please ensure the vehicle has the most up-to-date Google Assistant application version. |
| 11006562 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 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 |
| 11000720 | This is a Technical Journal: BEV IHFA P060C04 Internal Processor Failure. Improved IHFA Software. |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10253792 | This is a Technical Journal: Upper front suspension creaking/knocking noise. replace upper bearing. |
| 10253788 | This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)