2022 Volvo XC40: common problems and reliability

An average XC40 year.

111 owner complaints, most about back over prevention. 3 recalls.

Should I buy a 2022 XC40?

The 2022 Volvo XC40 has 111 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and forward collision avoidance.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

111
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Volvo XC40 vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other XC40 years only. How we score it

Is 2022 a good year for the XC40?

Across the 8 XC40 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2020) to 142 (2023). With 111 complaints, the 2022 XC40 sits above 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

back over prevention
42
forward collision avoidance
15
electrical system
12
structure
9
vehicle speed control
9

Recalls affecting the 2022 XC40

electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software

Campaign 21V109000

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

back over prevention:software

Campaign 25V282000

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 Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

back over prevention:software

Campaign 25V908000

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 Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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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