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Volvo C40BEVModel year report

2023 Volvo C40BEV Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,202miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by other or unknown (5) and brakes (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,202 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 123 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 43 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Engine (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “On October 20, 2026, while driving my 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge to work, the center infotainment touchscreen and the navigation map portion of the instrument display behind the steering wheel unexpectedly went black. The speedometer and EV power gauge remained visible. The displays were black for approximately 15 seconds before the Volvo logo appeared and the infotainment system began rebooting. Full operation returned approximately two minutes after the initial outage. I did not initiate the restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772390, filed 2026-10

Other or unknown: “The cup holder sparked and starting burning after the sun reflected on a plastic water bottle placed in the cup holder, and the water bottle then reacted to the cup holder material and began smoking. This first occurred the day after purchasing the car, with the water bottle the dealership provided. It has since occurred two additional times. I notified Volvo who does not have a way to cure the defect and advised they needed to check with engineers. We have video of the smoke and burning.”

NHTSA complaint #11487770, filed 2022-10

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2023 Volvo C40 BEV. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became inoperable with several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving to and arriving at the residence, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle with the key fob and instrument panel, but the vehicle failed to shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11680589, filed 2025-08, 11,100 miles

Steering: “The vehicle started exhibiting steering and acceleration issues on the highway that mimicked high winds. Despite my efforts to keep it in its lane, the car would not respond to my slight adjustments for split seconds, causing a cat and mouse game of projecting it’s next move. The vehicle seemed to be accelerating in a way that made it feel as if is moving diagonally. The steering becomes stiff and unresponsive then releases, like two magnets separating, making only minor incremental changes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557790, filed 2023-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,304 and 11,100 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,202 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202220238202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 123 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 123 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo C40BEV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2023256,2026——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202215—2———Rising

All Volvo C40BEV model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Volvo C40BEV have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Volvo C40BEV is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (28% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 5.

Has the 2023 Volvo C40BEV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Volvo C40BEV reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,202 miles and the middle half falls between 1,304 and 11,100 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.