KnownCarProblems2022 Volvo XC40 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC40, most often about the backup camera (38% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about XC40 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Volvo XC40 problems
Backup camera
14 complaints · 38%Parts named most often: sensing system, camera system, rearview system braking.
The contact leased a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while using the backup camera at night, the brightness of the taillights would obstruct his vision while reversing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided him with a case number. The contact also notified the dealer of the failure and an…
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the rearview camera not available message was displayed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 25v282000 (back over prevention); by the previous owner however, the repair failed to repair the vehicle. The…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 19%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection.
Electrical
4 complaints · 11%Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while dropping off her niece at school, the vehicle was at a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and drove over the pavement. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The vehicle crashed into the…
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated the vehicle was in park, with no accelerator pedal or brake pedal being depressed when it experienced an unintended acceleration. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a pole where it came to a stop. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. No…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Volvo XC40 recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 24, 2026. Owners may contact volvo carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10333. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning february 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25v282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25v282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
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 placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2025. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10320.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: software
Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2021. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10078.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xc40 recharge vehicles. The battery energy control module (becm) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Volvo XC40
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC40?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (14 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); driver assistance (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 23, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Volvo XC40?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about XC40 model year since 2000, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.