2025 Volvo EX40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2025 Volvo EX40. Newest first.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes · Steering
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. Once…
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. Once stopped could not change the gear, engage the parking brake, or turn the car off. I was on a hill and needed to keep my foot on the brake pedal forcefully to avoid rolling down the hill into cross traffic. Firefighters chocked the wheels but could not disable the car. Car was towed to the dealership.
- Electrical system · Engine · Power train
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. No power, no hazard lights, SOS call button is inoperable as well.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011738This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Steering wheel buttons won't tune/seek media. perform an IHU reload in VIDA.
- 11011735This 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
- 11009820This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Green stripes/pixels in CSD. Perform software upgrade.
- 11009818This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs.
- 11009816This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Volvo Cars app displays "Vehicle offline" message. fault trace the 12 V system according to VIDA
- 11009811This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems.
- 11009807This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
- 11009804This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P060796. Do not replace any parts, clear the DTCs, and release the vehicle to the customer
- 11009507This is a Technical Jounral: OTA - FAQ for technicians
- 11009506This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade.
- 11009496This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty clearing SODx DTCs. put the car in usage mode "Driving" and continue the erasing process
- 11007933This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Shifts Back to Neutral. Perform a software upgrade according to TJ 31543.
- 11007932This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
- 11007924This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor
- 11006576This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
- 11006568This is a Technical Journal: Google Assistant - Troubleshooting Guide. please ensure the vehicle has the most up-to-date Google Assistant application version.
- 11006567This is a Technical Journal: DIM "Disconnect Charge Cable" Message With No Cable Attached. An improved software is available in VIDA from 2024 week 27 (software version 3.1.9)
- 11006562This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
- 11006561This is a Technical Journal: Low Tire Pressure warning and DTC BCM-C007768. Please check the tire pressures, if these are OK calibrate the iTPMS system. A new Software is planned to be released year 2024 quarter 3.
- 11006557This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
- 11006554This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
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