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Volvo XC40Model year report

2019 Volvo XC40 Problems

Compared with other Volvo XC40 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

32/100 0.7× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,055miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
41 do-not-drive
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Volvo XC40 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Volvo XC40. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and engine (5). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,055 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 306 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Volvo XC40 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 32 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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: Vehicle speed control (2), Electronic stability control (1), Lane departure (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “My car has less than three thousand miles on it and was purchased in late may 2019. I was at a stop light when suddenly, I heard a loud buzz and the car stopped and started completely on its own. It happened again at the next traffic light, only this time, it kept shutting off and restarting. The dealer's service department doesn't seem to believe me, and the manufacturer has denied my request for repurchase, despite the serious safety risk this presents.”

NHTSA complaint #11252790, filed 2019-09, 2,700 miles

Brakes: “I was backing out of my driveway and my backup alarm failed to sound as well as my backup breaking system. The result was me backing up into a parked vehicle. The failure of the system was reported to the Volvo dealership and they denied that the system was not working properly. Several months later we received a letter in the mail stating that there was a recall for my vehicle and that the back up system was not alarming or breaking correctly and failed to alarm or break intermittently. …”

NHTSA complaint #11352785, filed 2020-09, 137 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while at a stop sign or a stop light, the engine revved loudly, and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward out of control. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 7,600.”

NHTSA complaint #11720661, filed 2026-02, 7,600 miles

Air bags: “After less than 2 months air bag system failed at only 2400 mile mark. Suggest entire brand be recalled since it is a new model it was not tested properly. I am in danger and afraid to drive the car”

NHTSA complaint #11094068, filed 2018-05, 2,400 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,600 miles.

79%0–107%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,055 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201820198202020222023202420252026
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Volvo XC40 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XC40 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233126$3,150
XC40 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233327$2,500

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Volvo XC40 → · 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. 306 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 306 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC40

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202511502526—Too new
2024288,0004598 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
2023474,500452763 · TypicalToo new
2022377,000352631 · FewerRising
2021527,625552664 · TypicalStable
20201215,4761527—Not enough data
2019305,0554—2732 · FewerRising

All Volvo XC40 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Volvo XC40 have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2019 Volvo XC40 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Volvo XC40 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 7 complaints (23% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2019 Volvo XC40 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Volvo XC40 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Volvo XC40 (XC40 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 23 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Volvo XC40 reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,055 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 7,600 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.