Last updated: 2026-10-10
2024 Volvo XC40 Reliability Report
The 2024 Volvo XC40 has a good reliability standing, but owners report rear camera dropouts, sudden braking in reverse and Park problems.
Recalls
3
Complaints
14
Complaint Rate
N/A
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Final first-generation year, with fewer complaints and recalls than 2023, but owners report reversing-aid failures and Park problems.
Top Issues to Watch
- BACK OVER PREVENTION (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2024 is the last model year of the First generation (XC40; 2018-present).
- Final-year models are typically the most refined version of a generation.
- 1 year after the last refresh (2023).
- 1st generation XC40 (US).
What this means for buyers
Final-year models are usually the most polished version of a generation, but resale value may dip as buyers anticipate the next redesign.
2018: First generation (XC40; 2018-present) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2023: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
2024: This Model Year
2024 is the last model year of the First generation (XC40; 2018-present).
Should You Buy the 2024 Volvo XC40?
Reliability standing is good, though with limits. Against other 2024 SUVs this one comes out below average, and among the XC40's scored model years it sits in the middle of six. It is the last year of the first generation. The 2023 rates worse, with 35 complaints and 4 recalls, compared with 14 complaints and 3 recalls here. The federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars.
The complaints that matter involve moving the car in tight spaces. Rear camera displays drop out: the proximity dots vanish, the image goes very dim, or the screen freezes and shows "Camera is Unavailable." Some owners say the car brakes hard while backing slowly with nothing nearby. One driver hit shelving after the warning dots disappeared. Other reports describe the car moving unexpectedly at low speed, and the Park button needing 2 to 3 presses before the car leaves Drive. Several of these ended in crashes or injuries.
Ask for proof that the recalls on back over prevention, the electrical system and the brakes were completed. On a test drive, back up slowly and watch the camera, then confirm Park engages on the first press.
Compared to the 2026 Volvo XC40, which scored 12 points higher. See also the 2023 Volvo XC40 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low complaint frequency
- +5-star NHTSA crash rating
Cons
- −Moderate recall count
- −BACK OVER PREVENTION: Reversing aids fail in two main ways (4 complaints)
- −UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Sudden acceleration in a parking lot is the most serious report here (3 complaints)
Compare 2024 Volvo XC40 With
2024 BMW X1
Reliability: 68/100
2024 Audi Q3
Reliability: 75/100
2024 Lexus NX
Reliability: 77/100
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC
Reliability: 72/100
2024 Cadillac XT4
Reliability: 71/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 3 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- BACK OVER PREVENTION (4)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3)
Recall Overview
3
recalls on record
A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Volvo XC40. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
14
complaintsSafety Incidents
4
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2024 Volvo XC40 Recall Details
3 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Volvo XC40. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
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 Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function.
Consequence
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10256.
Buying a used 2024 Volvo XC40? Check its history first
Back over prevention problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Volvo XC40, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2024 Volvo XC40 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.4%
Safety Technologies
Volvo XC40Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
2024 Volvo XC40 Example Repair Prices
National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.
| Repair | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Light Diagnosis | $198 – $291 |
| Brake Master Cylinder Replacement | $1,392 – $1,544 |
| Cabin Air Filter Replacement | $113 – $142 |
| Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement | $175 – $224 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $829 – $1,132 |
| Radiator Hose Replacement | $117 – $145 |
| Control Arm Replacement | $761 – $904 |
| Transfer Case Output Shaft Oil Seal Replacement | $411 – $596 |
| Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement | $650 – $750 |
| MAP Sensor Replacement | $197 – $226 |
Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Hybrid
26 MPG
Fuel cost: $2,650/yr
Fuel only
24 city / 30 hwy MPG
Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.
Hybrid trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B5 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,650 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Volvo XC40.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the camera image is bright and the proximity dots appear every time.
Back up slowly in an empty lot and note any sudden, hard automatic braking with nothing behind the car.
Use the touchscreen throughout the test drive and watch for freezes, a dark screen, or a "Camera is Unavailable" message.
Press Park at several stops and confirm it engages on the first press and the car stays still afterward.
Park on a slope, select Drive and Reverse, and check that the car never rolls the opposite way.
Open the tailgate with its button several times and confirm it rises fully each time.
Ask for service records showing repeated infotainment software updates or camera complaints that were never resolved.
2024 Volvo XC40 Common Problems by Component
14 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
4 complaintsSafety-relatedReversing aids fail in two main ways. Rear camera displays drop out: proximity dots vanish mid-maneuver, the image goes very dim, or a "Camera is Unavailable" message appears as the infotainment screen freezes and goes dark. Repeated dealer software reloads do not cure the freezing, and one mechanic could not find a cause for the dim image. In other reports, the car brakes violently while backing slowly, even with nothing nearby, and one driver reports a whiplash-like injury. One crash into shelving followed the warning dots disappearing.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaintsSafety-relatedSudden acceleration in a parking lot is the most serious report here. The car struck several vehicles, and automatic emergency braking did not engage. A separate problem involves the powered tailgate opening only about 75% when the button is pressed, low enough that people hit their heads, with one cut that left a scar. The fault recurs with no clear pattern. Other complaints say the backup camera and 360-degree view look distorted and confusing near other cars or in a garage.
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsSafety-relatedUnexpected movement at low speed drives these complaints. One describes the engine revving abnormally and the car accelerating on its own through a parking lot into a tree. The front airbags deployed, the front collision avoidance did not engage, and one person was hurt. Another pattern affects the Recharge: when starting on a slope, the car moves the wrong way after a gear is selected, rolling about 20 inches before the brake stops it. A dealer confirmed this behavior and reproduced it on another car.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaintsSafety-relatedThe Park function does not always hold or engage. In one crash, the car stopped after Park was selected, then lurched forward into a closed garage door with no warning lights. The driver had felt the car buck after shifting to Park on earlier occasions. Other owners must press the Park button 2 to 3 times before the car leaves Drive and report close calls with light poles and other vehicles. Both patterns create a risk to anyone standing in front of the car.
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)
AIR BAGS
1 complaintBrake failure. I was slowing to stop at traffic light when “brake failure” warning came on. I then stepped on the brake and it was not working. I turned on a side street just bf the traffic light and coasted to a stop amd turned car off. Airbag not operative light came on and seatbelts were tightening then loosening. I could have hit cars stopped at the light.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaintThe reverse lights are not bright enough when backing up at night. When using the backup camera, the driver is unable to see anything behind the car, as the lights do not shine bright enough to illuminate the area of the camera. There is no way to adjust the brightness of the camera or the lights.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (1 complaints)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintSUA Sudden unintended acceleration while making a U-turn to park in front of our home my wife, [XXX] was driving when the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly jumping the curb onto the sidewalk onto grassy front lawn then stopped. This was a ‘loaner’ vehicle from Volvo whom I called to have it towed back to them. Luckily there were no injuries or damages. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Best & Worst Volvo XC40 Years
Best Volvo XC40 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2020
2024
(Current Model)
2019
Volvo XC40 Years to Avoid
Volvo XC40 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 60/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 46/100 | Mixed |
| 2023 | 48/100 | Mixed |
| 2024 | 64/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 76/100 | Good |
Volvo XC40 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2024 Volvo XC40 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2024 Volvo XC40
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Volvo XC40 does best on recall impact (71/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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