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2025 Volvo EX40: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2025 Volvo EX40 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
5
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
106 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 296 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 106 MPGe |
| Electric, 260 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 94 MPGe |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareDec 23, 2025 · campaign 25V908000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibili
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › SoftwareJun 12, 2025 · campaign 25V392000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareMay 8, 2025 · campaign 25V282000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Other years of the Volvo EX40
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Volvo EX40 have?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (1), engine & cooling (1), electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo EX40 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Volvo EX40 get?
Up to 106 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.