2020 Volvo XC40 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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.
“During night rainstorm, front and rear wipers, turn signals and high beams all failed. This was the result of a design defect that allows water from panoramic moonroof to drain into the floor where it compromises electrical connections and modules. In addition to potentially catastrophic safety component (wipers, high beams and turn signals) failures, the water damage compromised the seat belts, as well, which also required repairs. Insurance adjuster confided that this is a frequent, common problem. Repairs took 10 days and cost $8700! …”
NHTSA complaint #11581906, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 10241647Jun 2, 2023New Information.
- 10249393Mar 14, 2023OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10202442Jul 21, 2021Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing.
- 10190805Mar 19, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Panorama sunroof glass panel / roller blind does not open or close
- 10188888Feb 27, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188885Feb 25, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188440Jan 29, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Gurgling sound from sunroof area, while driving in the rain
- 10188426Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Window guide moulding front doors, deformed
- 10171682Jan 9, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield Cleaning Operation Service Interval Change. Will only be performed at 20k
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Volvo XC40
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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