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2022 Volvo XC40 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Volvo XC40, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“When backing the vehicle out of a parking space on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the vehicle lurched and moved very slowly. The center HUD displayed the message, Slow Down. The Vehicle will reduce speed. Propulsion system failure. The vehicle was towed to the Volvo certified dealer in Roanoke VA. The technician reset the error code and released the vehicle to me. The dealership could not tell me if the vehicle was safe to drive. I called the dealership multiple times, and they stated the problem was being investigated by Volvo corporate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11499437, filed 2022-12

“In the past 3 months, my 2022 Volvo XC40 has experienced four complete power failures, each requiring a tow. 1️⃣ The first incident occurred while waiting at a left-turn lane; the car stalled and would not restart. 2️⃣ The second incident happened at a car wash where the vehicle died mid-process and could not be restarted. 3️⃣ The third incident was the most dangerous—while driving at 50–60 mph on a single-lane road, the car suddenly lost all power. I was fortunate to find a safe spot to pull over. 4️⃣ The fourth incident occurred on July 4th while I was visiting a town 2.5 hours from home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11671271, filed 2025-07

“After the recent software update to 5.1.17, the sound in the car ceases to work. None of the emergency sensors sound, the directional doesn’t make sound, the radio doesn’t work. You have to completely reset the entire electronics system, which then deletes certain app data and requires re-login. Volvo Support has not been helpful. Online forums report that this is an issue for many owners. It’s a major safety problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11760486, filed 2026-08

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025327%
2024725%
20231226%
2022411%
20211427%
2020433%
201927%

Other parts of the 2022 Volvo XC40

Back-over prevention (rear camera)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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.

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