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20 complaints
VOLVO XC40 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
I pulled into a parking spot with a concrete barrier pole at a pharmacy to pick up my sister. I had my foot on the brake while she was getting into the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly accelerated fo
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
medium
I am submitting this complaint to report a persistent safety-related defect in my 2023 Volvo XC40. Since the vehicle was purchased, the infotainment system has repeatedly crashed while the vehicle is
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 STEERING
medium
Driver assist failed and brakes failed when vehicle veered to left on its own..Brakes and steering failed when trying to correct failure.. Overcorrection caused vehicle to veer off road and over a s
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40BEV 2023 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD:SOFTWARE
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40 BEV. The contact stated that after the brake module OTA firmware update, the brakes became inoperable. The OTA update removed the AUTO-HOLD function. While depressin
NHTSAUSFeb 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
high
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera display intermittently was distorted or inoperative. The failure occurred on several different occasion
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 SEAT BELTS
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side seat belt failed to latch as intended. The contact's mother was attempting to latch the
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
I am writing to provide an update on an existing recall, 25V282, for the rear-view camera image failing to display during the start of each reversing event. This issue was meant to be resolved via a s
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
While driving, and slowly coming to a complete stop and if I drive over a pothole, the car will launched forward and I have to press the brakes fast in order not to jot out into traffic or run into th
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
medium
backup camera continues to say 'camera temporarily unavailable' even after software update from recall. latest software update has made the problem worse. Camera frequently fails when backing up
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 VISIBILITY/WIPER
medium
The rear-view camera is cutting out and/or unresponsive. Upon going into reverse, the rear-view camera occasionally cuts out to a blank screen. In a recent instance, I was in reverse and was completel
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
medium
When the vehicle was put into reverse, the rear view camera failed to be displayed on the screen.
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
medium
My name is [XXX] , and I am writing to escalate a critical and ongoing safety issue following a recent recall-related software update on my Volvo vehicle (VIN: [XXX] ). The recall was intended to res
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
high
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025 I was sitting at a stop light, using the Auto Hold system. A few minutes later, my car took off and accelerated on its own and hit the rear of a truck. I hit the truck so h
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
The supplied 240V Level 2 charger has a design defect that causes the J1772 handle to detach from the high voltage supply cable exposing the individual wires to a possible fire condition.
NHTSAUSJun 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
Going back to last year I have reported to Volvo the software issues on the car. 1. Automatic Emergency Braking - Currently the car is ABRUPTLY breaking in the streets thinking it there is a car in
NHTSAUSMay 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
low
Cameras Temporarily not available when backing up from garage. This is the third time it has happened. I reset the software as instructed by the tech advisor each time. until it finally worked. Reset
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
medium
Back up camera repeatedly fails. Often when put in reverse it says “camera temporarily unavailable “. Sometimes while actively backing up the camera fails. Service center says Volvo is aware but u
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
low
When pulling out my pack up camera often say camera is not available at this time.
NHTSAUSFeb 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
low
The rear reverse camera cuts out with a message on the driver display stating "Camera temporarily not available". This occurs ~10% of the time. Other times the camera will flicker in and out but both
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
VOLVO XC40 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
high
On January 22, 2025 on a clear sunny day (no wind) I was putting groceries in the trunk of my car when the trunk lid came down on my head injuring me. I was leaning from the right side of my car acro
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →