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2022 Volvo XC40: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 2022 Volvo XC40 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
49
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
85 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Electric, 223 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 85 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
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."
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator PedalApr 28, 2022 · campaign 22V288000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › SoftwareFeb 24, 2021 · campaign 21V109000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2022 Volvo XC40 have?
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (26), body, glass & interior (4), electrical system (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volvo XC40 get?
Up to 85 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.