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recalls
The Volvo XC40 has 13 recalls covering 1.04 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (6). The 2026 Volvo XC40 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 54 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
13
Most for 2021: 6
Units affected
1.04M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
54
-6.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2026 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 16.4% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 15.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo XC40, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
54 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system46
- Back over prevention44
- Unknown or other41
- Forward collision avoidance31
- Service brakes29
- Engine18
- Fuel/propulsion system15
- Complaints
- 217
- Crashes reported
- 24
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 17
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo XC40 by component
- Electrical system4 · 38K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 39K units
- Back over prevention2 · 826K units
- Engine1 · 4 units
- Forward collision avoidance1 · 122K units
- Seat belts1 · 19K units
- Seats1 · 27 units
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Volvo XC40 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Volvo XC40. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?
13 recalls cover the Volvo XC40, for 1.04 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Volvo XC40?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 16.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo XC40?
Electrical system: named in 46 of the 217 safety complaints about the Volvo XC40, then back over prevention (44). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.