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US recalls (4)
Do not driveService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Electrical system: software
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2022-10-20 · campaign 2022-595
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree park assist camera.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volvo will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, or for vehicles without over-the-air (OTA) update capability, Volvo will instruct you to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Brakes
2020-03-13 · campaign 2020-099
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the automatic emergency braking system (AEB) may not apply the brakes automatically when it detects a possible collision. In addition, the system may not warn of a potential crash with a non-moving vehicle or object.
Note: The regular brake system and all other functions in the vehicle are not affected by this problem.
Safety Risk:
The AEB system may not provide driver warnings and apply the brakes automatically to help avoid a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the vehicle software.
Accessories
2018-11-09 · campaign 2018-618
On certain vehicles, the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error. In the event of a crash, this could mean that the Emergency Assist system would not alert Volvo and provide the GPS coordinates of the vehicle. This could create a risk of no response from emergency services. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Brakes
2018-08-23 · campaign 2018-441 · 47 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal may not have been fastened correctly during manufacturing, and could result in the brake pedal moving out of position. If this were to occur, it may lead to reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the brake pedal and replace it if necessary.
Seats and restraints
2018-08-15 · campaign 2018-430 · 10 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the rear seatback lock strikers may not have been installed during the manufacturing process. In the event of crash, an unlocked seatback could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install rear seatback lock strikers as necessary.
Owner complaints (30)
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo XC40 (4 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 30).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Volvo XC40.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Volvo XC40 T4 SUV FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Volvo XC40 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XC40 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| XC40 FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
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