AI Damage2024 Volvo XC40: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Volvo XC40 filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. The maker issued 174 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 174
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 36% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 29% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 21% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 21% of all complaints
- 5 Backover prevention 21% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 7% of all complaints
- 7 Lane departure 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 54.
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (29% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Backover prevention: 3 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 1-speed
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 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 | 5 | 0 | 54 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Backover prevention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On two separate occasions, brakes failed completely in snow. Vehicle did not appear to be hydroplaning, and anti-lock function did not kick-in despite the pedal being floored. Pumping had no effect either.
Randomly, the sound from the infotainment system stops working. This impacts the turn signal sound inside the car, the cross traffic alert sound, blind spot warning sounds, etc. This can be fixed by restarting the infotainment center, but this is not safe to do while driving.
Blindingly bright passenger-side map light came on for no reason, illuminating the car and startling the driver AND other nearby drivers (it was night). Light would not respond to touch-sensitive on/off control. Had to cycle dome lights (another distraction and even more light) to get light to turn off.
Repeated trips to service deny the activity, although it is discussed heavily on discussion boards and forums, particularly centering on recalls of the infotainment head unit (which the dealer also denied there was a recall despite notices and even carfax reports).
Passenger side map light activates and locks on for no reason. This can be particularly disruptive at night. The only way to switch off the light is by cycling the dome lights disruptive and dangerous at night. Light may still activate and lock on for no reason.
Brake system failed. I was NOT in one pedal mode. I have up to date software. After break system failed I was unable to put vehicle in park. Parking break could not be applied. Could not turn car off or lock doors. I was driving on interstate when it occurred. I got multiple warnings on display.
Those updates modified the rear backup camera view, directing the camera downward. This is a critical problem when backing out of diagonal parking, where an adjacent vehicle blocks the backup view. The revised backup camera setting directs the view downward toward the pavement directly behind the car.
The windows could not be opened. Road ranger was called. Nothing was wrong with the battery. Car was towed to a safe spot. Car was taken to Volvo dealership. Volvo determine that serpentine belt came apart and the tensioner was the cause - a manufacturer defect.
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 1,374 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 35% least complained about).
On average one model year of the XC40 has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 14, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
DTC ECM-P06DE00 set, no symptoms. Do not replace any parts or perform additional fault tracing. This is a misdetection and a false positive (a.k.a. "ghost code"). The oil pump is actually working as intended
- This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a…
This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a combination of the DTC's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
- This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find structure week + flow…
This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find structure week + flow chart, 6 in all. If the Check Engine Light is on in the DIM and one or more of the DTCs listed below are set…
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please…
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service". with emphasis on the engine part numbers and serial numbers.
- 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 only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software,…
This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software, or after a failed software upgrade, VIDA will report that the FLC2 cannot be unlocked. To resolve this issue…
- 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 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.
NHTSA lists 174 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC40?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, powertrain. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (21%), windows, sunroof (14%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Volvo XC40?
NHTSA lists 174 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 2024 Volvo XC40 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.
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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.