2022 Volvo C40BEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C40BEV years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo C40BEV. That ranks 2nd out of 4 C40BEV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (5 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Volvo C40BEV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Volvo C40BEV recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Repeated intermittent problems with safety equipment: rear camera, audio feedback on turn signal. Dealer says this appears to be a failed IHU component---but problems repeatedly reported earlier (2024) with response these issues would be remedied with a software update. Problem incidence has…
Multiple recurring electronic, keyless entry, and drivability defects on my 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle was purchased used through Vroom and financed by UACC. Serious problems existed prior to the factory warranty expiration in April 2026. Volvo San Francisco was made aware of…
The carâs infotainment system repeatedly freezes and force restarts which causes the HVAC system to stop working and the windshield defroster to stop cleaning fog and frost leading to poor visibility.
Intermittent rear backup camera displayed camera unavailable instead of live video footage of what's behind the car. Inspection available upon request. Reduced visibility to rear of vehicle may lead to unsafe vehicle reverse. Problem hard to reproduce at dealer or independent service center as…
On multiple occasions, the vehicleâs infotainment system has malfunctioned, and when this occurs, the turn signals stop working entirely. This failure has happened while the vehicle was in active use, including during a long trip, leaving us without functioning turn signals for an extended…
Other Volvo C40BEV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 C40BEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 C40BEV | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 C40BEV | 24 | 6 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo C40BEV?
Owners most often report back over prevention, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volvo C40BEV?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Volvo C40BEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C40BEV model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.