Volvo C40BEV Problems by Year
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Volvo C40BEV, across 4 model years (2022–2025). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (24). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Volvo C40BEV years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No C40BEV model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 C40BEV: 24 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2022 C40BEV: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2024 C40BEV: 2 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo C40BEV problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo C40BEV model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 C40BEV | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 C40BEV | 2 | 3 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2023 C40BEV | 24 | 6 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 C40BEV | 14 | 2 | — | Back Over Prevention |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo C40BEV years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (24), 2022 (14), 2024 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo C40BEV?
Electrical System, with 9 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo C40BEV have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.