AI Damage2025 Volvo Xc40bev: common problems
The maker issued 87 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 87
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 42 |
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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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 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 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 - 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…
- If the customer complains about a significant HV battery SoC drop after parking, please follow the advice…
If the customer complains about a significant HV battery SoC drop after parking, please follow the advice under "service". In cold weather (50°F and below) when the SoC is below 40% the indicated SoC may drop by…
- This is a TJ - 1 txt file plus 3 PDF's - If the customer complains about any of the below symptoms after…
This is a TJ - 1 txt file plus 3 PDF's - If the customer complains about any of the below symptoms after updating vehicle to next software release (5.0.x or later,) either with VIDA or OTA, follow instruction under…
NHTSA lists 87 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 2025 Volvo Xc40bev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 87 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Volvo Xc40bev?
NHTSA lists 87 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 Xc40bev 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.