2018 Volvo XC40
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2018 Volvo XC40. Newest first.
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…
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.
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.
- 10251328CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.
- 10251147This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- 10249396Creaking noise from right engine pad
- 10249393OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10249385WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information
- 10249366Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
- 10249361No bass function (High Performance Audio)
- 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10248798Updated Chassis Range.
- 10244098ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- 10241680Recovering control modules stuck in ?not responding?
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241655Driver support systems
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 10241649Electrical rear axis drive
- 10241648Body, cab and interior.
- 10241647New Information.
- 10241641Mobile data services, general
- 10238367This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in not responding after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ.
- 10234824Creaking noise from right engine pad
- 10234823Creaking noise from right engine pad
- 10234821OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187 download software prior replacement
- 10234813WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information
- 10234794Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible
- 10234789No bass function (High Performance Audio)
- 1023467812V battery drained with High Voltage charge cable connected
- 10234664Volvo monitors completion rates for all service actions and will complete notification re-mails to vehicle owners when necessary. Listed below are the latest planned owner notification re-mails. Please refer to SMB 00-323 and SMB 00-323A for information on how and where to find the related Service Action documents in VRC2 and TIE.
- 10234662To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and later Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance Program. Model Year 2013 and later vehicles, the service intervals are every 10,000 miles and ALL 2013 and later vehicles must use synthetic oil only.
- 10233253Climate system heating performance (HVCH)
- 10233249DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- 10230711No bass function (High Performance Audio)
- 10230517Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button
- 10230513Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
- 10224584Expendable Items Parts List.
- 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10219302Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
- 10219300Fuel Filters ( Primary and Secondary ) ( Backwards Compatible ) and Fuel Filter Housings
- 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
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