KnownCarProblems2024 Volvo XC40 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volvo XC40, most often about the brakes (29% of complaints). It is 5th of 7 XC40 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 Volvo XC40 problems
Brakes
8 complaints · 29%The contact owned a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that his wife was entering a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH when she heard the vehicle engine abnormally revving and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle drove through the parking lot and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the…
Backup camera
7 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: sensing system, rearview system braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while in reverse (r) and backing up at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle rear view camera proximity warning lights had failed. The contact described the proximity warning as dots that show a visual progression of how close the rear bumper was to objects, yellow…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 25%Electrical
7 complaints · 25%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning, blind spot detection.
The contact owned a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that his wife was entering a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH when she heard the vehicle engine abnormally revving and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle drove through the parking lot and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the…
Lights
4 complaints · 14%Transmission
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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."
Brakes: software
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use "b" mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "one pedal drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2025. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10329.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2023 volvo c40 bev, 2025 ec40, 2023-2024 xc40 bev, 2020-2026 xc90 phev, 2022-2026 xc60 phev, 2023-2025 s60 phev, 2024-2025 v60 phev, and 2025-2026 ex40 and 2025 s90 phev vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "b" mode or "one pedal drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
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 nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The cem software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 16, 2024. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10256.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2024 xc40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the central electronic module (cem) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
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 2024 Volvo XC40
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC40?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (8 complaints); backup camera (7 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 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 2024 a bad year for the Volvo XC40?
- It is 5th of 7 XC40 model years by number of complaints, with 28 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.