2019 Volvo XC40 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Volvo XC40, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that the gear shifter knob had detached. The contact stated that the knob was not welded to the lever. The contact became aware that crazy glue had been used to secure the shifter knob. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear; and while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter detached. The contact used the button to start the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and confirmed that the gear shifter knob was glued on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623156, filed 2024-11, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033734May 7, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 10202429Jun 10, 2021BEV, PHEV Battery, and Powertrain Lift Table.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Volvo XC40
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Volvo XC40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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