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Volvo XC40Model year report

2022 Volvo XC40 Problems

Compared with other Volvo XC40 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

31/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Volvo XC40 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC40. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and forward collision avoidance (5). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 266 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 65 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 3 Volvo XC40 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 31 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “I was parked at the grocery store. Got in the car and selected Reverse. The Infotainment screen cleared and produced a Camera is Temporarily Unavailable. I tried the same thing several other times. Same result. My software level is 3.6.4. My understanding is this level includes the fix for Recall R10320.”

NHTSA complaint #11673166, filed 2025-07

Other or unknown: “My car was sitting inside my garage, and just formed a crack, with no external disturbance. There is absolutely no way this was caused by external damage. You will see in the pictures that there is no external damage, and you can mainly see the crack looking up from inside the car. If you look at pictures of the glass, you see that the crack is on the underside of the glass, and that there is no single point of impact (like a radial crack, or chip, or anything on the outside surface). …”

NHTSA complaint #11642785, filed 2025-02

Forward collision avoidance: “I was driving Westbound on a 2-lane tree-lined county road at around 9:00 AM with the sun behind me. Without any other vehicles, pedestrians or objects, the car came to a sudden hard-brake stop with the seatbelt clenching around me. I was alarmed by this phantom braking experience. I have an appointment with my local Volvo dealer, though I don't expect a resolution. Instead, I will request this so-called safety feature be disabled. I am extremely concerned if this would have happened on a busier street or highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11450279, filed 2022-02

Electrical system: “My vehicle is affected by the recall #R10320 or NHTSA # 25V282. The recall letter states that the dealerships have the updated software available to solve the back-up camera issue, also over the air update will solve the problem later if that is my choice. The problem is that I see this as just a marketing ploy to get me into the dealership and upsell me on something I don't want. The OTA update should be available at the same time the dealership has the software. This is not an acceptable situation. This issue has always been very annoying and inconvenient and continues to be so. …”

NHTSA complaint #11677554, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 24,480 miles.

60%0–1020%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20212022202320242025172026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volvo XC40. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
XC40 T4 FWD · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 15.5% risk
XC40 T5 AWD · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 16.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Volvo XC40 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XC40 T4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233226$2,600
XC40 T5 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$3,300
XC40 Recharge twin AWDElectricsingle-speed927985 MPGe$900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Volvo XC40 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 266 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 266 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC40

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202511502526—Too new
2024288,0004598 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
2023474,500452763 · TypicalToo new
2022377,000352631 · FewerRising
2021527,625552664 · TypicalStable
20201215,4761527—Not enough data
2019305,0554—2732 · FewerRising

All Volvo XC40 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC40 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Volvo XC40 is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2022 Volvo XC40 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Volvo XC40 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Volvo XC40 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Volvo XC40 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Volvo XC40 (XC40 T4, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Volvo XC40 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 24,480 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.