The most-reported EX40 run is YV4ER3HK7S2 (2025 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for EX40 model years 2025–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo EX40 has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every EX40 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YV4ER3HK7S2•••••• | 2025 | — | — | |
| YV4EH3HL4S2•••••• | 2025 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Volvo EX40 owners report: Power Train, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Volvo EX40; the 3 below cover build years 2025 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V392000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software | 2025–2026 |
| 25V282000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2025 |
| 25V908000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2025 |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Volvo EX40 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volvo EX40 share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volvo EX40 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 EX40 runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which EX40 production run has the most complaints?
YV4ER3HK7S2, a 2025 build, with 1 complaints. The typical EX40 run has 1.
How many EX40 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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