This page covers 1 recall, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Volvo Xc40.
25–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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 for the 2020 Volvo XC40 are sparse at just ten total, so patterns are limited. The electrical system draws the most reports, with owners describing simultaneous failures of multiple systems, one account details wipers, turn signals, and high beams all going out together during a rainstorm, while another describes the speedometer and infotainment screen going blank followed by a loss of motive power and an electronic stability warning light coming on. A single airbag complaint describes the restraints not deploying in a collision. The engine complaint in the dataset appears to reference a different model year vehicle, so it's not meaningfully attributable to the 2020 XC40. With only a handful of complaints on file, no strong recurring pattern emerges beyond the electrical failures, where multiple systems dropping out simultaneously seems to be the thread connecting what owners describe.
10
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 →
