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2019 Volvo XC40

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
—
combined

Do not drive until repaired

1 active "park it" recall — NHTSA advises against driving this vehicle until the remedy is complete.

Recalls4
Complaints0
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Volvo XC40

4 recalls
0 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
0
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Some may require you to stop driving the vehicle until repaired.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V535000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.

  • 20V144000high

    Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

    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.

  • 18V800000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

  • 18V554000critical Do not drive

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.

Consumer complaints

No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.

Nothing on file. Newer model years often have few complaints simply because fewer cars are on the road yet.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Safety timeline

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  1. Recall

    Recall 20V144000

    If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V800000

    If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

  3. Do not drive

    Do-not-drive recall 18V554000

    Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 18V535000

    If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.