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Volvo XC40 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 14 owner complaints on the Volvo XC40 from 9 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.6.

NHTSA complaint records · 14 complaints · 9 runs · 2024–2024 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported XC40 run is YV4L12UK8R2 (2024 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 22% of reports; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for XC40 model years 2019–2025.

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 XC40 has 9 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 71% of every XC40 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volvo XC40 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
YV4L12UK8R2••••••202441—
YV4ER3XMXR2••••••20242——
YV4ER3XM5R2••••••20242——
YV4L12UM3R2••••••20241——
YV4L12UK0R2••••••20241——
YV4L12UK2R2••••••20241——
YV4L12UL0R2••••••20241——
YV4L12UF9R2••••••20241——
YV4L12UF7R2••••••20241——
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

ForCar has checked 60 XC40 VINs so far, most often 2022, 2025, 2023 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 9 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.

FIG.02·Volvo XC40 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20241.61491
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2024 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2024 at 1.6. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 22% of everything Volvo XC40 owners report: Electrical System, 5 of 14 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volvo XC40 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System5——
Service Brakes41—
Back Over Prevention3——
Power Train3——
Unknown Or Other3——
Exterior Lighting3——
Forward Collision Avoidance11—
Lane Departure1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Volvo XC40; the 6 below cover build years 2019 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volvo XC40 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V282000Back Over Prevention:software2021–2025
25V908000Back Over Prevention:software2021–2025
21V109000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software2021–2022
20V144000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2019–2020
24V010000Electrical System:software2024
25V392000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software2024
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V282000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2021: 4 years on the road before the recall.

The XC40 against its rivals

The XC40 draws 1.6 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Subaru Crosstrek 1.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Volvo XC40 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Volvo XC401491.67.1%
Toyota RAV48,4533,6612.38.5%
Jeep Wrangler14,3163,0554.73.2%
Subaru Crosstrek1,1306371.85.1%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 14 reports on the Volvo XC40, 7.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Volvo XC40 — complaint severity
OutcomeVolvo XC40All vehicles
Complaints filed141,115,966
Involved a crash1 (7.1%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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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 XC40 share of that is 14 complaints over 9 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volvo XC40
Recalls26 campaignsFuel economy106 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems14 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space25 cu ftUsed prices377 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2019–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volvo XC40 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 14 NHTSA complaints from 9 XC40 runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which XC40 production run has the most complaints?

YV4L12UK8R2, a 2024 build, with 4 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical XC40 run has 1.6.

Does the XC40 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?

No: 1.6 complaints per production run for the XC40 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.

How many XC40 complaints involve a crash?

7.1% of 14 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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