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Volvo XC40 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 8 model years of the Volvo XC40 (2019–2026). The 2026 model is rated 26–27 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 14 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Volvo XC40 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 XC40 | 2 | 26–27 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2025 XC40 | 1 | 26 mpg | 2 | 11 | 5/5 |
| 2024 XC40 | 3 | 26 mpg · 98–106 MPGe | 4 | 28 | 5/5 |
| 2023 XC40 | 3 | 26–27 mpg · 85 MPGe | 5 | 48 | 5/5 |
| 2022 XC40 | 3 | 25–26 mpg · 85 MPGe | 4 | 37 | 5/5 |
| 2021 XC40 | 3 | 25–26 mpg · 79 MPGe | 6 | 52 | 5/5 |
| 2020 XC40 | 2 | 25–27 mpg | 1 | 12 | 5/5 |
| 2019 XC40 | 2 | 26–27 mpg | 4 | 30 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Volvo XC40 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Volvo XC40 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V908000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Dec 23, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 25V392000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software, reported Jun 12, 2025; model years 2023, 2024
- 25V282000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported May 8, 2025; model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 24V010000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Jan 10, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V188000 — Electrical system, reported Mar 22, 2023; model years 2023
- 23V012000 — Service brakes, hydraulic, reported Jan 19, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V288000 — Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal, reported Apr 28, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V881000 — Engine, reported Nov 12, 2021; model years 2021
- 21V682000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Retractor, reported Sep 1, 2021; model years 2021
- 21V109000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery: Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): Software, reported Feb 24, 2021; model years 2021, 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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