Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Volvo XC40, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes8
- Electrical system7
- Unknown or other7
- Back over prevention7
- Forward collision avoidance4
- Exterior lighting4
- Power train3
- Engine2
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 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 2024 Volvo XC40 failed the safety check 0.09% of the time — 83% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 5,804 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
32,040 Volvo XC40 cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 7.7 l/100 km on the road against 6.6 in the WLTP test (+16%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,023 | 8.3 | 7.3 | +15% |
| Petrol hybrid | 29,040 | 7.7 | 6.6 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 192 | 6.7 | 2.1 | +217% |
| Petrol hybrid van | 785 | 7.8 | 6.6 | +18% |
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 2024 Volvo XC40 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (145 kW, 194 hp), 2.0 hybrid (120 kW, 161 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 145 kW 194 hp | 1,712 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 120 kW 161 hp | 396 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 25 |
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
7,128 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 6% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €54,714.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde5
- Band onvoldoende profiel4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld2
- Band beschadigd1
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm1
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
29,410 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 224 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
1,061 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 58,000 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
99 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.0 L/100 km (about 26 mpg US), CO₂ 210 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 9.9 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 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 … |
| 2024005 10 Jan 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem may cause the left-rear turn signal not to work. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display o… |
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."
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.
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 2024 Volvo XC40: 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 |
| 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. |
| 11009816 | This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Volvo Cars app displays "Vehicle offline" message. fault trace the 12 V system according to VIDA |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 11007928 | This is a Technical Journal: Shudder/Vibrations during acceleration, 40-65 mph. If the concern is not resolved after balancing, replace the rear driveshafts. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 11006566 | This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent DTC CEM B124713 and CEM B124813. Please start by following this journal prior to any replacements: - If the left rear turn indicator is not working, continue the fault tracing and repair according to our VIDA instructions. - If the left rear turn indicator is working, through visual inspection and DTC stated above is set, do not replace any parts. A software improvement is planned towards 2024 quarter 4. |
| 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 |
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