KnownCarProblems2023 Volvo XC40 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo XC40, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about XC40 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 Volvo XC40 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while her son was driving at various highway speeds, the brakes inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop even though were no other vehicles or objects nearby. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally stalled and hesitated while…
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the message "do not drive - stop immediately" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the start/stop feature was inoperable and was the cause of…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system activated without a vehicle nearby and the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The contact stated that the failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the…
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while her son was driving at various highway speeds, the brakes inadvertently activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop even though were no other vehicles or objects nearby. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally stalled and hesitated while…
Backup camera
11 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: sensing system, automatic system braking, warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the camera displayed a black screen, and the back-over prevention camera was not functioning as needed with an error message displayed. The contact stated that…
Brakes
10 complaints · 21%Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 17%Speed control
3 complaints · 6%Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 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: electrical system
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (tcam) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 16, 2023. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10225.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2023 s60, v60cc, xc60, xc90, xc40, and c40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (dtc) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-call service required" in the driver information module (dim).
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) bcm2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 15, 2023. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10217.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2023 s60, v60, v60cc, v90cc, xc60, xc90, xc40, and c40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the brake control module 2 (bcm2) may cause a loss of antilock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control.
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 2023 Volvo XC40
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo XC40?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); driver assistance (11 complaints); backup camera (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo XC40 have?
- 4 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 2023 a bad year for the Volvo XC40?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about XC40 model year since 2000, with 47 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.