2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge recalls

No safety recalls, 40 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
40Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge owner complaints

40 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System12
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Unknown or Other6
Visibility/Wiper5
Back Over Prevention5
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Power Train4
Engine3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Service Brakes3

Recent complaints

July 30, 2025Electrical SystemVisibility/Wiper

1. OBC failure. Stranded unable to charge. Situational could be dangerous. 2. Rt side mirror defaults to extreme angle after locking car evert time. Dealership could not troubleshoot solution.

July 16, 2025Fuel/Propulsion System

I was driving this car on Highway 99 on 7/11/2025. The dashboard flashed the message " Stop safely The vehicle will stop Propulsion system failure." I cut the lane and stopped my car on the Highway 99 shoulder. Just right, my car stopped on the Highway shoulder; it disabled itself and couldn't move at all. The gear shift can't shift to neutral (N). From the first message appearing on the dashboard to the car being disabled takes just a couple of seconds. When it happened, it was about 6:30 pm, rush hour. If I had not had a chance to drive the car immediately to the highway shoulder, the vehicle would have stopped in the lane, and I would have been crashed into by the cars behind me. This cou

July 1, 2025Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2021 Volvo XC40. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention screen image malfunctioned and started flickering before displaying a blank screen. During the failure, the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V282000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 36,000.

May 30, 2025Back Over Prevention

After having the rear camera software update to address the safety recall on 05/28, the “camera unavailable” problem persists. This vehicle has underpowered chipset in the IHU and the entire IHU should be subject to recall.

May 21, 2025Electrical System

Turning out of parking lot , car started pulsing, and stopped. Propulsion failure box popped up. Thankfully no cars behind us (young daughter in car seat)or was not attempting to merge on highway. Tow truck manually pulled car as no electric (cannot unlock or open trunk), completely shut down.

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge crash test ratings

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Driver aids on the tested 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning no.

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (12 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system.

Is the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge?

Contact any authorized Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.