CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Volvo XC40 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (14 reports).
2022 Volvo XC40 recalls
Rearview camera may not show image when in reverse
Some Volvo vehicles may not display the rearview camera image when the car is put in reverse.
Rearview camera may not display in reverse, raising crash risk
The rearview camera image may fail to appear when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Battery control module may reset, cutting drive power
The battery energy control module, which manages the high-voltage traction battery, can reset its microprocessor.
Most common 2022 Volvo XC40 problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
After the recent software update to 5.1.17, the sound in the car ceases to work. None of the emergency sensors sound, the directional doesnât make sound, the radio doesnât work. You have to completely reset the entire electronics system, which then deletes certain app data and requires re-login. Volvo Support has not been helpful. Online forums report that this is an issue for many owners. Itâs a major safety problem.
I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in my vehicle. The AEB system has repeatedly activated without any apparent reason, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly when there are no obstacles, vehicles, pedestrians, or road hazards present. These events have occurred under normal driving conditions. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership at least five times (possibly more) for this same issue. Each time, the dealer has stated that the vehicle is âoperating as designedâ or that they were unable to identify or correct the problem. Despite these visits, the unintended braking continues to occur. There have been passengers in the veh
Even after the last recall campaign, my vehicle still frequently fails to activate the backup camera with a message stating Backup Camera unavailable. The software update that was intended to resolve the issue has not worked. I've seen multiple other Volvo drivers complaining about the same issue online. This is regarding the following previous recall: Recall R10320 WAM Upgrade, Model Year 2021-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, C40 and EC40 vehicles The supposed fix was provided in software version 3.5.14, and my vehicle is currently on 3.7.0
While driving the power steering fails. This is after the dealer had installed a software fix for this problem
The backup camera doesn't always work. There are times when you will put the car in reverse and it will attempt to display the backup camera but instead says camera is temporarily unavailable. There recently was a recall for this, twice, but the issue continues to occur.
2022 Volvo XC40 questions
Does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC40: Rearview camera may not show image when in reverse; Rearview camera may not display in reverse, raising crash risk; Battery control module may reset, cutting drive power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC40?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (14), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Unknown Or Other (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Volvo XC40 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.