AI Damage2025 Volvo EX40: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Volvo EX40 filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 71 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 71
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 50% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
- Engine: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Steering: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 31 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Applied the brake while approaching a crosswalk and suddenly multiple warning notifications appeared on dashboard (brake failure, collision avoidance system not functioning, etc) and every warning light started flashing. Lost power steering and brakes. Had to swerve to avoid a pedestrian.
1st incident vehicle lost power while operating. No way to operate hazard lights, steering and control goes dead and wipers come on continuously. 2nd incident car was returned from dealership. 15 minutes into the drive on a busy highway in Minneapolis car began to replicate similar issues.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,862 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 11% least complained about).
On average one model year of the EX40 has 1 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 2, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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 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 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 Technical Journal
Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
- 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…
- This is a Technical Journal - text plus 1 jpg
iCUP IHU - If, during a Software Download (SWDL) at the workshop, connected to VIDA, the CSD (Center Stack Display) turns black and the IHU (Infotainment Head Unit) becomes stuck in programming mode or is unresponsive…
- This is a Tech Journal - Text plus 1 jpeg--- This Technical Journal is rewritten in its entirety. …
This is a Tech Journal - Text plus 1 jpeg--- This Technical Journal is rewritten in its entirety. When the vehicle has 5.0.X software installed, it includes the new Volvo Car UX for both Centre Display and the…
- This is a Technical Journal
Propulsion Message with DTC BECM P0A9500 and/or P0E2F00. Check the following parameters below. Utilize the High-voltage system overview to make sure that the contactors are closed while performing this check.
- This is a Technical Journal
DC Charging Power Limited to 150 kW. Vehicles equipped with the large HBAT27 (82?kWh) battery are capable of DC charging at up to 205?kW, provided certain conditions are met—such as a low State of Charge (<20% SoC) and…
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 MO4 - Not possible to go to Drive mode after ERS start. Download software.
- This is a Technical Journal
Vehicle type and platform identification.
NHTSA lists 71 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 EX40?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (100%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (50%), brake failure (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Volvo EX40?
NHTSA lists 71 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 EX40 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
Read also
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.