2019 Volvo XC40 Recall List
4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Volvo XC40, affecting collision avoidance & cameras, electrical system, brakes, and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volvo dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Do Not Drive
- 1
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Mar 12, 2020
- Owner complaints
- 30
All 2019 Volvo XC40 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 20V144000Mar 12, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras121,605 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
- NHTSA 18V800000Nov 13, 2018Electrical System17,548 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
- NHTSA 18V554000Aug 22, 2018Brakes71 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
- NHTSA 18V535000Aug 15, 2018Structure & Body27 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Risk: If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC40 have?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo XC40, covering collision avoidance & cameras, electrical system, brakes, and structure & body. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- Are 2019 Volvo XC40 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2019 Volvo XC40?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 20V144000, reported Mar 12, 2020, concerning the collision avoidance & cameras.