AI Damage2025 Volvo C40bev: common problems
The maker issued 54 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 54
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned…
This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and…
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with…
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
- This is a Technical Journal
iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault…
- This is a Technical Journal
text plus 3 .png files and 1 mp4 CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by preforming a IHU reload.
- This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio…
This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will stay on the previous selected station…
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System…
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn-indicator sound is out of sync and may…
- This is a Technical Journal
Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- This is a Technical Journal
Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- This is a TJ - Text Plus 1 .mp4 file - When using the CSD for seat adjustments mode for example lumbar…
This is a TJ - Text Plus 1 .mp4 file - When using the CSD for seat adjustments mode for example lumbar support and seat Cushing, the visualization does not match the selected part for adjustment. Do not fault trace for…
- This is a TJ
Text only no attachments - If a customer complains it is not possible to download third-party apps (only ICUP MY2026 cars affected) follow advice under "Service". Workaround is to perform a "IHU factory reset"…
- This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any…
This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior…
NHTSA lists 54 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo C40bev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 54 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Volvo C40bev?
NHTSA lists 54 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Volvo C40bev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.