2019 Volvo XC40: common problems and reliability
One of the better XC40 years.
60 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 XC40?The 2019 Volvo XC40 has 60 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC40 years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the XC40?
Across the 8 XC40 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2020) to 142 (2023). With 60 complaints, the 2019 XC40 sits about the same as the model's median of 60.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 XC40
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 18V535000Volvo 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.
forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Campaign 20V144000Volvo 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.
electrical system:software
Campaign 18V800000Volvo 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Campaign 18V554000Volvo 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between powertrains.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC40. See the full XC40 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XC40 listings typically run $23,088–$30,998.
Other XC40 model years
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