2024 Volvo XC40 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Volvo XC40, 11% of the 28 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.
“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“I pulled over right side of street to park behind a parked vehicle to a visit house across the street. Was too far out from curb so I backed up about 12-15 feet or so. Put car in drive and slowly started to drive toward curb when car suddenly accelerated very hard. I turned steering to left to avoid hitting the car in front, straightened car out but could not stop it until it stopped about 20-30 feet down the road. Brake was not stopping my car. The acceleration was something like being on a ramp to get on highway and pressing pedal down to get to highway speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679819, filed 2025-08“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 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11033734May 7, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 11016898Mar 14, 2025This a Technical Journal: Noise from ERAD in Cold Climate Conditions. Analysis is ongoing, and this journal will be updated accordingly.
- 11014114Jan 16, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 11012560Dec 2, 2024Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Active Service Action A10291 on certain Model Year 2024 XC40 vehicles.
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- 11007933Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Shifts Back to Neutral. Perform a software upgrade according to TJ 31543.
- 11007928Aug 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Shudder/Vibrations during acceleration, 40-65 mph. If the concern is not resolved after balancing, replace the rear driveshafts.
- 11000230May 9, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Shudder/Vibrations during acceleration, 40-65 mph. If the concern is not resolved after balancing, replace the rear driveshafts.
- 10253004Mar 14, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Message in DIM, DTC TCM P288772 set. Download improved TCM software.
- 10248307Dec 22, 2023This is a Technical Journal: Turbo wastegate rod rattling noise. Replace wastegate rod.
- 10249343Dec 20, 2023Volvo Cars quality investigations have identified that some vehicles may have been built without the correct torque specification on the Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD)…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 Volvo XC40
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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