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2021 Volvo XC40 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
13%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Volvo XC40, 13% of the 52 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.

“Vehicle is starting up in the middle of the night. Not plugged in. Not updating! Has occurred at least twice that I know of. Checking the app shows no remote start. No activity! I am concerned about fire danger! Checking the app the vehicle software has not been updated since June/26.”

NHTSA complaint #11764270, filed 2026-09

“Backup camera fails intermittently at least a dozen times, error message camera unavailable . Camera icon disappears from dash. Took to dealer. No code, no problem. Backed up and worked, did not understand intermittently?! Asked tech to report to Volvo, got push back. I advised I was reporting as safety failure to SaferCar and they report to Volvo. Suspect was not reported to Volvo. When camera fails other rear safety systems are inoperable.”

NHTSA complaint #11475194, filed 2022-07

“When using the power liftgate, in normal day to day use, the strut had seized and the lift gate was stuck open. As we were parked, we attempted multiple times and different ways to lower the lift gate by the buttons provided for their lift gate, the key fob and by manually attempting to close. The lift gate would not close nor latch and it appeared to be misaligned. When we called Volvo Santa Ana Ca, Mina, a representative who assisted, advised to hold the center button to reset the electricals. That did not work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11594175, filed 2024-06

“An abrupt warning appeared on my vehicle, stating that there was a propulsion system failure. A turtle light then pulled up, warning that the vehicle was slowing down. Confused by these alerts, I pulled into a parking spot to shut the vehicle off and back on. Since the car does not have a power button, I had to step outside and re-enter the vehicle. The warnings immediately reappeared. I attempted to reverse out of the parking spot; the car abruptly braked itself and completely lost power. This all happened quickly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542720, filed 2023-09

“1. What component: The doughnut spare tire is too small for my car 2. How was safety put at risk?: Since May 2022 I have had two flat tires. Both times I placed the spare on the car to drive it to repair. Both times the car, with the spare installed, could not travel faster than 8 MPH without the car shuttering and the traction system turning on and off as well as the low tire pressure staying on. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed?: No the dealer doesn't seem interest in helping with this. 4. Have the vehicle component been inspected by manufacturer, etc?: NO 5. …”

NHTSA complaint #11484154, filed 2022-09

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025436%
2024725%
2023817%
2022719%
2021713%
202018%
2019723%

Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC40

Electrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Volvo XC40

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology