2021 Volvo XC40 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%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 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Volvo XC40, 10% 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.
“There appeared a crack on the passenger side of the car when making a turn onto a expressway ramp. There were no vehicles in front of me to kick up any road debris. I went to the Volvo dealer and the service manager dragged a ball point pen across the crack and said it was hit by something. I could not see any sign of something hitting my car. I am concerned that if something did hit the windshield how could something so small, that it can be seen, cause this damage. My car is 4 months old. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422195, filed 2021-06“Had a cracked windshield, Volvo replaced with OEM. Another pin head size rock chip resulted in another cracked windshield. Google search will reveal the Windshield on the XC40 Volvo crack with the lightest contact. The glass has a defect and the crack interferes with driver visibility and driver assist functions”
NHTSA complaint #11495845, filed 2022-12“1. OBC failure. Stranded unable to charge. Situational could be dangerous. 2. Rt side mirror defaults to extreme angle after locking car evert time. Dealership could not troubleshoot solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11677385, filed 2025-07“The vehicle's rear view mirror has come loose twice upon adjustment. Twisting the base of the mirror is how it is removed or installed (friction is the *only* thing holding it in place which is a problem when adjusting the mirror side-to-side). Adjusting the mirror in the normal manner sometimes removes it from its base, so it is left dangling in its housing. I believe this to be a safety hazard since adjusting the rear view mirror is a common thing to do as a driver during operation. When the mirror comes loose, it is unusable and obstructs forward visibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440533, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 10241647Jun 2, 2023New Information.
- 10249393Mar 14, 2023OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10214189May 23, 2022Panoramic sunroof, not closing from ventilation position
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC40
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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