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Volvo XC40 Recalls

Compare Volvo XC40 recall history by model year, common components and recent NHTSA campaigns.

13distinct campaigns
7model years with results
2019–2025model-year range
Dec 23, 2025latest campaign date
Common recalled components
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 2SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1ENGINE 1
Campaign timeline
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Recalls by year

Volvo XC40 recalls by model year

Open an exact model year to see the NHTSA campaigns returned for that vehicle combination.

Linked NHTSA campaigns

Recent campaigns for Volvo XC40

Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.

VehicleNov 12, 2021

XC40 BEV engine recall — NHTSA campaign 21V881000

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or…

engineVolvo Car USA, LLC
VehicleSep 1, 2021

Volvo Car USA retractor recall — NHTSA campaign 21V682000

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may…

retractorVolvo Car USA, LLC
VehicleAug 15, 2018

Volvo XC40 mid/rear recall — NHTSA campaign 18V535000

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain…

mid/rearVolvo Car USA LLC
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Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with Volvo XC40, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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Understanding Volvo XC40 recall history

The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one Volvo XC40 model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.

Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.

Vehicle recall FAQ

Volvo XC40 recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many Volvo XC40 recall campaigns are listed?

This page currently groups 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 7 Volvo XC40 model years with results.

Which Volvo XC40 model years have recall pages?

Recall pages are currently available for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019.

What is the latest Volvo XC40 recall campaign shown here?

The latest campaign currently shown is Volvo Car USA back over prevention software recall — NHTSA campaign 25V908000, reported Dec 23, 2025.

What component is recalled most often on the Volvo XC40?

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE is the most frequent component in the Volvo XC40 campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a Volvo XC40 recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?

No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.