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2024 Volvo XC40 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
25%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Volvo XC40, 25% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“Brake system failed. I was NOT in one pedal mode. I have up to date software. After break system failed I was unable to put vehicle in park. Parking break could not be applied. Could not turn car off or lock doors. I was driving on interstate when it occurred. I got multiple warnings on display. I was lucky to pull over and not crash.”

NHTSA complaint #11727849, filed 2026-03

“This issue has happened multiple times while owning this vehicle. Sometimes the car does engage into Park after pushing the park button. Sometimes we have to push the Park button 2-3 times just for it to move from Drive to Park. We have been into some close calls with the car not engaging in Park and coming close to crashing into either light pole or another vehicle. Could cause injury even anyone was present in front of the vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11620826, filed 2024-10

“My wife pulled into a neighbor's driveway and put the car in Park. The car stopped. She reached over to the passenger's seat to pick up an item and the car lurched forward, crashing into the closed garage door before she could stop it. There were no warning lights alerting her that this would happen. She later told me, though, there had been previous instances of the car bucking after she had put it into park. The incident clearly posed a safety risk to my wife and others. Had someone been standing in front of the car when this happened, they could have been seriously injured or killed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11614571, filed 2024-09

“Passenger side map light activates and locks on for no reason. This can be particularly disruptive at night. The only way to switch off the light is by cycling the dome lights disruptive and dangerous at night. Light may still activate and lock on for no reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11732814, filed 2026-04

“2024 Volvo xc40 with 10,000 miles suddenly became completely disabled on the express lane of a highway. The flashers were inoperable. The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Car was towed to a safe spot. Car was taken to Volvo dealership. Volvo determine that serpentine belt came apart and the tensioner was the cause - a manufacturer defect. This was very dangerous situation for the driver and unusual for a car with such low miles to have such a break in the serpentine belt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11688879, filed 2025-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025327%
2024725%
20231327%
2022411%
20211427%
2020433%
201927%

Other parts of the 2024 Volvo XC40

Brakes
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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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