2024 VOLVO XC40 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 VOLVO XC40 has 6 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden unintended acceleration with failure of the emergency braking system and repeated brake failures where braking is unresponsive. Issues with the infotainment system freezing and losing critical controls are also reported.
Common Issues- Sudden unintended acceleration. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates while parked, causing collisions with nearby vehicles, and emergency braking does not activate as expected.
- Brake failure. While slowing to a stop, the brake failure warning illuminates and the brake pedal becomes unresponsive. This situation is accompanied by activation of the airbag warning light and seatbelt tensioning malfunctions.
- Infotainment system freezing. The system frequently becomes unresponsive, denying access to essential controls such as one-pedal EV driving and climate control. The rear camera displays an unavailable message and the screen may go dark despite dealer software updates.
Two recalls have been issued affecting safety-related systems including rear visibility and turn signal operation.
Recalls- Rearview camera system. NHTSA Recall 25V282000 affects 413,151 vehicles from model years 2021-2025, including the XC40. The rearview camera image may not display when reversing, which reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers will update software free of charge by service visit or over-the-air update. Owner notifications began June 27, 2025.
- Central Electronic Module (CEM) software. NHTSA Recall 24V010000 affects 17,409 2024 XC40 vehicles. An error can cause the left rear turn signal indicator to fail, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated at no cost either at dealers or via over-the-air update. Owners were notified starting February 16, 2024.
Owners dealing with repeated brake system failures, sudden unintended acceleration, or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those encountering ongoing safety or reliability defects might consider consulting an attorney for guidance.
2024 VOLVO XC40 Summary
2024
Model Year
6
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
430560
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 VOLVO XC40
413151 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 VOLVO XC40
17409 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2100092BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 received a message that the, "Camera is Unavailable" and the screen goes dark. The dealer has attempted to reload the software and update the software multiple times all without any remedy.
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2097897SEAT BELTS
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 light and coasted to a stop amd turned car off. Airbag not operative light came on and seatbelts were tightening then loosening. I could have hit cars stopped at the light.
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2097896AIR BAGS
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 light and coasted to a stop amd turned car off. Airbag not operative light came on and seatbelts were tightening then loosening. I could have hit cars stopped at the light.
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2097895SERVICE BRAKES
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 light and coasted to a stop amd turned car off. Airbag not operative light came on and seatbelts were tightening then loosening. I could have hit cars stopped at the light.
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2083482UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
2024 VOLVO XC40
ID: 2083481FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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.