2020 Volvo XC40 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Volvo XC40, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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 rear backup camera display system failed, resulting in a completely blank or black center infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Yes, the vehicle and its Sensus infotainment system software logs are available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of pedestrians were put at immediate risk because the sudden failure of the rearview camera created a severe blind spot directly behind the vehicle. This loss of visibility prevents the driver from seeing small children, pedestrians, or obstacles while backing up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11739661, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 10190810Mar 26, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Echo heard on phone call, Improved IHU software that will correct this issue is under development and will be released in June of 2020.
- 10190801Mar 11, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Volvo XC40
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Volvo XC40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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