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2025 Volvo XC40 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

38/100

#6 most-complained of 9 XC40 years

The 2025 Volvo XC40 has 11 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, both tied to rearview camera display problems. Its complaint index of 38 ranks 6th among 9 model years, earning a Good verdict compared to other XC40 years.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 30 hwy

Top 2025 Volvo XC40 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (36%)
  2. Other4 (36%)
  3. Electrical System3 (27%)
  4. Engine3 (27%)
  5. Fuel System1 (9%)
  6. Steering1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Rearview camera fails to display or shows a delayed image when shifting into reverse, sometimes tied to a parking collision.
  • Backup camera image can appear narrow, limiting peripheral visibility during reversing.
  • Check engine light illuminates repeatedly for no identified cause, according to owners.
  • A 12V battery charging fault warning appears intermittently while driving, sometimes putting the car into a reduced-power mode.
  • Owners report steering wheel vibrations occurring between 70 mph and 80 mph.
  • One owner reported the engine running continuously while parked and unattended.
2025 Volvo XC40 complaints: complaints filed per month5Aug 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2026 (5).

2025 Volvo XC40 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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 Car’s 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.

  2. 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.

2025 Volvo XC40 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,050
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
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.

2025 compared with other XC40 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid10045427
2024Avoid8828498
2025Good3811226

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volvo XC40 reliable?
NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2025 XC40, giving it a complaint index of 38, which ranks 6th out of 9 XC40 model years and earns a Good verdict relative to other years.
Does the 2025 Volvo XC40 have a camera recall?
Yes. Two recalls, campaigns 25V908000 and 25V282000, address rearview camera image display problems, both fixed via a dealer or over-the-air software update.
What is the top complaint area for the 2025 XC40?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 4 of 11 complaints, or 36% of the total.
How does the 2025 XC40 compare to other years?
The 2025 model's complaint index of 38 is lower than 2021 (75), 2023 (100), and 2024 (88), all rated Avoid, making 2025 a relatively better year for the XC40.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Volvo XC40?
The 2025 XC40 gets 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.