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VOLVO XC40 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

25
Total Recalls
0.9
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
1 F
2018
1 F
2019
4 C
2020
1 F
2021
5 C+
2022
3 D-
2023
4 C+
2024
4 B-
2025
2 F
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

BACK OVER PREVENTION
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2
SEATS
1
SEAT BELTS
1
ENGINE
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE — Your vehicle's power assist module, which helps with your brakes, has a software issue that can cause brake function to be lost while driving down a hill using a specific mode.

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — The Brake Control Module 2 in your vehicle helps manage your brakes, stability, and traction. In certain 2023 models, a software glitch could cause it to malfunction.

Critical

ENGINE — Your 2021 Volvo XC40 BEV may have a loose or missing bolt that secures a crucial engine component, which could weaken the vehicle's structure.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR — The automatic locking retractor in your vehicle's seat belt is a safety mechanism that helps keep your child secure in their car seat. In certain models, this part can malfunction …

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES — Your vehicle's brake pedal may not have been properly attached, which could affect how well your car brakes.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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