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2020 Volvo XC40: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2020 Volvo XC40 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
23
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency BrakingMar 12, 2020 · campaign 20V144000
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.
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Other years of the Volvo XC40
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2020 Volvo XC40 have?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (5), electrical system (4), brakes (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo XC40 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Volvo XC40 get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.