2021 Volvo XC40BEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC40BEV years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Volvo XC40BEV so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Volvo XC40BEV recalls (1)
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Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
Risk: A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Other Volvo XC40BEV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 XC40BEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 XC40BEV | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 XC40BEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volvo XC40BEV?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Volvo XC40BEV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Volvo XC40BEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC40BEV model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.