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2021 Volvo XC40 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 40
Latest campaign: Dec 23, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Dec 23, 2025	25V908000 25V282000
Engine	1	Nov 12, 2021	21V881000
Seat belts	1	Sep 1, 2021	21V682000
Electrical system	1	Feb 24, 2021	21V109000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Dec 23, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 23, 202525V908000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V908000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V908000 · Dec 23, 2025
May 8, 202525V282000	Back over prevention: software 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. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 25V282000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V282000 · May 8, 2025
Nov 12, 202121V881000	Engine A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V881000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing. Risk A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128. Campaign NHTSA 21V881000 · Nov 12, 2021
Sep 1, 202121V682000	Seat belts: front retractor An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V682000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111. Campaign NHTSA 21V682000 · Sep 1, 2021
Feb 24, 202121V109000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V109000 What's wrong Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect. Risk A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078. Campaign NHTSA 21V109000 · Feb 24, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component40

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

40Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	12	30	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	18	0	0
Unknown or other	6	15	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	13	0	0
Back over prevention	5	13	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	10	1	0
Power train	4	10	0	0
Engine	3	8	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	8	1	1
Service brakes	3	8	0	0
Structure	2	5	0	0
Lane departure	2	5	0	0
Seat belts	1	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	3	0	0
Wheels	1	3	0	0

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 Recharge, XC40 T4, XC40 T5.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“1. OBC failure. Stranded unable to charge. Situational could be dangerous. 2. Rt side mirror defaults to extreme angle after locking car evert time. Dealership could not troubleshoot solution.”
Filed 07/30/2025 · ODI 11677385
Fuel/propulsion system
“I was driving this car on Highway 99 on 7/11/2025. The dashboard flashed the message " Stop safely The vehicle will stop Propulsion system failure." I cut the lane and stopped my car on the Highway 99 shoulder.”
Filed 07/16/2025 · ODI 11673958
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention screen image malfunctioned and started flickering before displaying a blank screen.”
Filed 07/01/2025 · ODI 11670489

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2021 Volvo XC40 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo XC40 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC40. The most recent, 25V908000 (reported December 23, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Volvo XC40 recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1), seat belts (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Volvo XC40?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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.

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