2017 Volvo XC40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC40 years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo XC40 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2017 Volvo XC40 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
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.
Other Volvo XC40 years
| 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 |
See all Volvo XC40 problems by year, every Volvo model, or the Volvo VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC40?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Volvo XC40?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Volvo XC40 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC40 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.