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2020 Volvo XC40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 12, 202020V144000 | Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingIf the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V144000
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 33 |
| Power train | 3 | 25 |
| Engine | 3 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 25 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 17 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XC40 T4, XC40 T5.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The cooling system cracked, malfunctioned and caused a domino effect of multiple repair issues costing at least 5,200. My car is currently at a Volvo dealer.”
- Back over prevention
“The rear backup camera display system failed, resulting in a completely blank or black center infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.”
- Power train
“SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR ODI#11708898. I am providing additional documentation to this ODI case. I had to create a new complaint since there appears to be no way on-line to add this information.”
Other Volvo XC40 model years
Other Volvo models
- 2020 S606 recalls11 complaints
- 2020 XC909 recalls34 complaints
- 2020 XC607 recalls23 complaints
- 2020 V605 recalls12 complaints
- 2020 S904 recalls3 complaints
- 2020 V902 recalls5 complaints
- 2016 S802 recalls6 complaints
- 2010 V703 recalls4 complaints
- 2016 XC702 recalls7 complaints
- 2011 S402 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 C700 recalls11 complaints
- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
2020 Volvo XC40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo XC40 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Volvo XC40. The most recent, 20V144000 (reported March 12, 2020), concerns forward collision avoidance. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Volvo XC40?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Volvo XC40?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
Check a specific Volvo by VIN
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