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US recalls (1)
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 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.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Volvo XC40 (1 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 30).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Volvo XC40.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Volvo XC40 T4 SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Volvo XC40 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XC40 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| XC40 FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.