Volvo XC40: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 26 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2021–2024 (4) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | xc40-2024-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and brake non-response | ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2023-10 → 2026-08 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-brake-system-failure | Brake system failure and unintended vehicle movement | SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2024-08 → 2026-03 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-map-light-lockout | Passenger-side map light unintended activation and lockout | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2026-04 → 2026-07 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-backup-camera-failure | Backup camera unavailability and view degradation | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 6 | 2023-10 → 2025-09 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-infotainment-audio-lockup | Infotainment system audio loss and screen freeze | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | 2025-06 → 2026-08 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-aebs-false-violent-stop | Automatic emergency braking violent activation on low-speed reversing | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 2024-04 → 2024-04 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | xc40-2024-panoramic-roof-crack | Panoramic sunroof internal glass cracking | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 2025-12 → 2025-12 | 28 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-rearview-camera-unavailable | Rearview camera unavailable when reversing | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 13 | 2024-06 → 2026-07 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-brake-loss | Loss of brake function | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2023-05 → 2026-06 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration at low speed | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2022-12 → 2026-06 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-phantom-emergency-braking | Automatic emergency braking with no obstacle present | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2023-06 → 2025-05 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-driver-assist-steering-faults | Lane assist and adaptive cruise control faults | LANE DEPARTURE | 3 | 2026-02 → 2026-07 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | xc40-2023-infotainment-shutdown | Infotainment and electrical system shutdown while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2024-09 → 2026-06 | 42 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-backup-camera-unavailable | Backup camera unavailability after recall repairs | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 14 | 2021-09 → 2026-01 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-aeb-phantom-braking | Automatic emergency braking activation without obstacle | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | 2022-02 → 2026-01 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-propulsion-system-failure | Propulsion system failure and complete power loss | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2022-12 → 2025-07 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-panoramic-sunroof-cracking | Panoramic sunroof panel cracking without impact | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2023-02 → 2025-02 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from stopped position | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | 2022-11 → 2024-01 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | xc40-2022-front-suspension-strut-bearing | Front strut upper bearing failure under 30k miles | SUSPENSION | 1 | 2024-03 → 2024-03 | 36 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-propulsion-system-failure | Propulsion system failure and complete loss of drive power | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2021-10 → 2026-07 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-12v-battery-power-loss | 12V battery and complete electrical power loss while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2021-05 → 2025-01 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-aeb-phantom-braking | Unintended automatic emergency braking activation | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 7 | 2021-06 → 2024-11 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-rearview-camera-unavailable | Rearview camera unavailability and back-over prevention failure | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 5 | 2022-07 → 2025-09 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-windshield-cracking | Windshield cracking under minimal impact | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2021-06 → 2023-03 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration from stop position | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2021-08 → 2026-02 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | xc40-2021-liftgate-strut-failure | Power liftgate strut seizure and hinge malfunction | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | 2024-06 → 2026-06 | 51 | 2026-08-21 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volvo XC40 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volvo/xc40
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volvo_xc40_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volvo XC40},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volvo/xc40}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)