This page covers 6 recalls, 29 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Volvo Xc40.
26–27 mpg combined
8.7–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2019 XC40 spread across several systems, with brakes drawing the most reports. Owners describe brake pedal hardness and reduced stopping ability while driving, in some cases saying the vehicle would not come to a complete stop. Airbag-related reports are the second most common, though the specific symptoms owners describe vary. A couple of engine complaints mention the vehicle unexpectedly surging or lunging forward, particularly when stopped, with no warning lights present beforehand. A handful of individual reports touch on other issues, a shifter knob detaching, an engine undertray coming loose on the highway, and an emissions-related diagnostic code, but these appear in isolated accounts rather than as recurring patterns. The brake complaints are the most consistent thread, centered on pedal feel and stopping response.
29
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Volvo XC40 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that may not have been properly fastened and can shift out of position, reducing braking performance and raising the risk of a crash.
Two other recalls address safety-critical systems. A software and hardware incompatibility can prevent the automatic emergency braking system from detecting obstacles and engaging when it should, removing a key layer of crash prevention. Separately, certain vehicles may be missing the rear seatback lock strikers entirely, allowing the rear seatbacks to fold forward during hard braking or a crash and increasing the risk of injury to rear passengers. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears across more than one filing. Finally, a software error in the vehicle connectivity module can cause the telematics system to report incorrect GPS coordinates to emergency services, potentially slowing response time if the vehicle is in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A software and hardware mismatch may prevent the Automatic Emergency Brake system from detecting obstacles and activating when needed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master software at no cost to restore proper brake system function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Vehicle Connectivity Module software at no cost to restore GPS location reporting to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal may not be securely fastened during manufacturing and could shift out of position, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your brake pedal and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake pedals may not be properly riveted, allowing the pedal to shift out of position and potentially reduce braking performance.
What the fix does
Brake pedals will be inspected and replaced as necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seatback lock strikers may be missing. In a crash, an unlocked seatback could fold forward unexpectedly, increasing injury risk to occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear seatbacks and install the lock strikers if missing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear seat backs may lack lock strikers, causing them to move forward during hard braking or crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect vehicles and install missing seat back lock strikers at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
