2020 Volvo XC40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Volvo XC40, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Volvo XC40
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance) and pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition (forward collision avoidance)
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Volvo XC40 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,477 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The cooling system cracked, malfunctioned and caused a domino effect of multiple repair issues costing at least $5,200. My car is currently at a Volvo dealer. My Safety: The possibility of the hot eng”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 19, 2026 · Electrical system
“The rear backup camera display system failed, resulting in a completely blank or black center infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Yes, the vehicle and its Sensus infotainment”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2026 · Back over prevention
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Volvo XC40 (XC40 AWD, XC40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–23 / 30–33 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo XC40 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC40 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo XC40 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Volvo XC40 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 | 4 | 30 |
| 2020 Volvo XC40 | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 | 5 | 52 |
| 2022 Volvo XC40 | 3 | 37 |
| 2023 Volvo XC40 | 4 | 47 |
| 2024 Volvo XC40 | 4 | 28 |
| 2025 Volvo XC40 | 2 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2020 Volvo XC40
How do I know if my 2020 Volvo XC40 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Volvo XC40; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V144000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.