2023 Volvo C40BEV Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,100miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Volvo C40BEV, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Vehicle shakes at highway speed (62-75mph) and under heavy acceleration (highway on ramp) since 1st day of owning vehicle. Steering wheel vibrate and rear mirror shakes and is unusable. Took to dealer on 3rd day of owning car and they balanced tires and performed alignment with no improvement. Dealer stated it is a problem known to Volvo with no corrective action and they were instructed by Volvo to not fix anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11525420, filed 2023-06“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“Persistent steering wheel vibration at highway speeds (60-80 mph), present from the first drive within two hours of taking delivery of this Certified Pre-Owned vehicle on April 14, 2026 at 21,075 miles. No warning lamps or messages. The vibration is constant at highway speed, not intermittent, causing driver fatigue and distraction during sustained highway driving. This is a known defect documented in Volvo Technical Journal TJ 36752.3.0, classified under function group 4661 (drive shaft). …”
NHTSA complaint #11737627, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11020450Apr 22, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 mph. replace the driver's airbag module according to VIDA instructions
- 11000229May 9, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 Mph. Please start by following TJ 36580 to first exclude that the vibrations do not emanate from the wheels or…
- 10253001Mar 7, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Creaking/ticking noise from Steering Wheel Module. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND ADD TAPE 30643492
- 10249189Jan 4, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Vibrations in steering wheel above 60 Mph. Please start by following TJ 36580 to first exclude that the vibrations do not emanate from the wheels or…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2023 Volvo C40BEV
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Volvo C40BEV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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