2023 Volvo XC40 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC40 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo XC40. That ranks 2nd out of 9 XC40 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 26%), typically at around 4,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Volvo XC40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 26% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 23% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 19% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 3,588 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Volvo XC40 recalls (4)
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
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.
9/4/26: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge made an uncommanded collision-avoidance correction at a dead stop. No obstacle ahead, no driver input. No crash/injury. Two prior false alerts (8/25, 8/27). Reported to Volvo Cars Danvers 9/15/26; no finding.
Sometimes when I start the car, the infotainment has no sound and I have to reboot it. This affects maps, blinkers, safety, anything using audio. When I reboot I lose access to all audio and video in the car. This happens a couple times a month. Sometimes I donât notice it until Iâm already…
I was pulling into a parking space at very low speed and was in the final stage of positioning the vehicle in the parking space. I was intentionally controlling the vehicleâs movement by gradually lifting my foot from the brake pedal. Instead of continuing to move forward slowly as expected, the…
The vehicle intermittently loses all audio output, including music/media, turn-signal sounds, lane-change/blind-spot warning tones, parking/reverse proximity sensor alerts, and other vehicle chimes. I have experienced this problem for more than one year, and it has become significantly more…
Vehicle has 26k miles on it and is under mfr warranty. Dealer-covered warranty has included five (5) visits to address electrical issues with the most recently being 8/13/26. Dealer "system reflash" is not solving the problems. Electrical / safety issues persists, which include: Loss of ALL audio…
Other Volvo XC40 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC40 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 XC40 | 28 | 4 |
| 2023 | 47 | 4 |
| 2022 XC40 | 37 | 3 |
| 2021 XC40 | 52 | 5 |
| 2020 XC40 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 XC40 | 30 | 4 |
| 2018 XC40 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 XC40 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo XC40?
Owners most often report electrical system, back over prevention, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volvo XC40?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.