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23 complaints
VOLVO XC40 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Passenger side map light activates and locks on for no reason. This can be particularly disruptive at night. The only way to switch off the light is by cycling the dome lights disruptive and dangerous
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 POWER TRAIN
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Brake system failed. I was NOT in one pedal mode. I have up to date software. After break system failed I was unable to put vehicle in park. Parking break could not be applied. Could not turn car off
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION
high
The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle rear view camera proximity warning lights had failed. The contact describ
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
My Volvo XC40 front sunroof cracked wavy crack across front in internal glass. There was frozen ice on top of car which I left alone because of the glass roof underneath. When driving home today from
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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The complaint is for Software Update 7.3 and the previous update for the 2024 Volvo XC40. Those updates modified the rear backup camera view, directing the camera downward. This is a critical problem
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 POWER TRAIN
medium
2024 Volvo xc40 with 10,000 miles suddenly became completely disabled on the express lane of a highway. The flashers were inoperable. The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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I pulled over right side of street to park behind a parked vehicle to a visit house across the street. Was too far out from curb so I backed up about 12-15 feet or so. Put car in drive and slowly star
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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Volvo xc40 recharge back up camera views Front, Left and right side, rear Views don’t show any video view. Instead I get a black screen with 4 yellow circles with a camera in the center of the circl
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
am writing to formally report a serious issue involving the sale of a Certified Pre-Owned Volvo by a franchised Volvo dealership in Pennsylvania that I believe violates consumer protection standards a
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 SEAT BELTS
medium
Brake failure. I was slowing to stop at traffic light when “brake failure” warning came on. I then stepped on the brake and it was not working. I turned on a side street just bf the traffic lig
NHTSAUSJun 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Car suddenly accelerated/stuck accelerator in the parking lot hitting several vehicles. Issues: sudden acceleration AND the car did not apply the emergency braking system.
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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The Infotainment system in this automobile freezes frequently denying access to critical auto controls such as, one pedal EV driving, air conditioning/heating controls and many other controls. I have
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 ENGINE
high
The contact owned a 2024 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that his wife was entering a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH when she heard the vehicle engine abnormally revving and the vehicle independen
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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On two separate occasions, brakes failed completely in snow. Vehicle did not appear to be hydroplaning, and anti-lock function did not kick-in despite the pedal being floored. Pumping had no effect ei
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Trunk does not fully open when you less the open button. It partially opens maybe 75%. My husband and I have both hit our heads - my forehead was cut and now I have scar. This malfunction has happen
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 SERVICE BRAKES
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I am a new leasee of a Volvo XC40 Recharge (leased September 13, 2024). When starting my car from a decline on my driveway, or in a parking spot on a decline, after putting the car in reverse, the car
NHTSAUSSept 2024Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
This issue has happened multiple times while owning this vehicle. Sometimes the car does engage into Park after pushing the park button. Sometimes we have to push the Park button 2-3 times just for
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
My wife pulled into a neighbor's driveway and put the car in Park. The car stopped. She reached over to the passenger's seat to pick up an item and the car lurched forward, crashing into the closed ga
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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The reverse lights are not bright enough when backing up at night. When using the backup camera, the driver is unable to see anything behind the car, as the lights do not shine bright enough to illumi
NHTSAUSApr 2024Source →
VOLVO XC40 2024 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
high
There have been several times when slowly backing up when monitoring the mirrors and backup camera that the car had a very violent stop. I wasn't going fast at all and was within two feet of objects t
NHTSAUSApr 2024Source →