2024 Volvo XC40 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
88/100
#2 most-complained of 9 XC40 years
The 2024 Volvo XC40 has 28 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 88, and ranks 2nd worst of 9 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Top issues are electrical system and collision avoidance/camera problems, each 36% of complaints, plus 4 recalls.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 98
- 106 city / 90 hwy
Top 2024 Volvo XC40 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (36%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (36%)
- Brakes8 (29%)
- Other7 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
- Engine2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration in parking lots and low-speed maneuvers, sometimes resulting in crashes.
- Rearview camera proximity warning dots and camera display reportedly fail or dim, making it hard to judge distance while backing up.
- Some owners describe brake failure with no anti-lock response, including one case with two separate incidents in snow.
- Backup lights and camera illumination were described as too dim to see clearly at night, with no brightness adjustment available.
- Gear selector reportedly fails to engage Park on the first press, requiring multiple attempts and creating near-collision situations.
- One owner reported the vehicle surging forward on an incline or decline after being placed in reverse.
2024 Volvo XC40 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V392000Jun 12, 2025Brakes11,469 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
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.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V282000May 8, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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."
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.
Remedy: 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.
2024 Volvo XC40 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 106 MPG
- Highway
- 90 MPG
- Combined
- 98 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other XC40 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volvo XC40 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2024 XC40 has a Complaint Index of 88 and ranks 2nd worst among 9 model years of the XC40, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC40?
- NHTSA data shows Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues each account for 36% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 29% and Transmission & Powertrain at 11%.
- Does the 2024 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 XC40, covering the rearview camera display, brake mode limitations, and a Central Electronic Module software error affecting the left rear turn signal.
- What mileage do 2024 XC40 problems typically show up at?
- Median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 8,000 miles for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Brakes, and Engine problem areas.
- How does the 2024 XC40 compare to other years?
- The 2024 XC40's Complaint Index of 88 is close to the worst year, 2023, at 100, but higher than 2020 and 2025, which scored 25 and 38 with Good verdicts.