2025 Volvo XC40 Problems
Compared with other Volvo XC40 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (4 complaints).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022
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
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Volvo XC40 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC40. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (3) and electrical system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Other or unknown4 36%
- Electrical system3 27%
- Engine3 27%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Despite multiple repair attempts by Volvo Cars Sugar Land — including software reloads, module reprogramming, and the completion of Recall R10333 — the vehicle continues to experience failures that directly compromise my safety and the safety of my wife. I no longer feel safe operating this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11724948, filed 2026-03Back-over prevention (rear camera): “I was pulling out of a parking space, and the car opposite me in the next row was pulling out at the same time. We backed into each other, damaging both cars. The ADAS failed to activate the rear camera, automatic emergency braking, parking collision warning, and rear cross traffic warning. There were no injuries, so we didn't call the police; we exchanged insurance info. The other driver was also driving a Volvo, and the ADAS also failed in his car. The first thing we said to each other was, What happened to all the Volvo safety alerts! …”
NHTSA complaint #11732047, filed 2026-04Electrical system: “Two Issues: 1. Check Engine Light comes on for no reason. This has happened six times (I have video recordings and maintenance reports from the dealership.) In the last maintenance report, Volvo technicians acknowledged the issue and stated that AS OF NOW NO SOLUTION FOR THIS TO BE FIXED, VOLVO WILL BE LOOKING INTO THIS FOR FURTHER NOTICE. They also told me to just ignore the light if it comes on again. So, if there is a real and dangerous engine malfunction, there is no way to be alerted. 2. The entire sound system goes off while driving. This has happened few times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699484, filed 2025-11Engine: “My car randomly has a battery charging fault. An alert stating “stop safely 12V battery critical charging fault” will just pop up while driving and then put the vehicle in turtle mode. This is an intermittent fault and is likely a false indication. This could cause an accident because it causes the car to slow down. This could happen on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11713785, filed 2026-01Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50 and 50 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B5 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 16.4% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: 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 2025 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
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
- 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC40 2021–2025, XC60 2022–2025, V90CC 2022–2025 +8 more
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is…
- 25V282000May 8, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC40 2021–2025, XC60 2022–2025, C40BEV 2022–2025 +8 more
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse…
Recall details for the 2025 Volvo XC40 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2025 Volvo XC40.
Other model years of the Volvo XC40
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 50 | 2 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 28 | 8,000 | 4 | 5 | 98 MPGe | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 47 | 4,500 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 63 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 37 | 7,000 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 31 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 52 | 7,625 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 64 · Typical | Stable |
| 2020 | 12 | 15,476 | 1 | 5 | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 30 | 5,055 | 4 | — | 27 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
All Volvo XC40 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Volvo XC40 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC40 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Volvo XC40 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 3.
Has the 2025 Volvo XC40 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Volvo XC40 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Volvo XC40 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Volvo XC40 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC40 (XC40 B5 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Volvo XC40 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 50 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.