NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Volvo EX40 Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Volvo EX40 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Volvo EX40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Volvo EX40 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX40, describing incidents dated September 25, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11735006 · Filed
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…
ODI #11689800 · Filed
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…
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #25V908000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 413,151 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10333 · Owners notified March 2, 2026 · Vehicles built March 27, 2024 – March 20, 2025 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Loss of Brake Function
NHTSA #25V392000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Electric — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,469 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10329 · Owners notified July 15, 2025 · Vehicles built starting October 27, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 function.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #25V282000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 8, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 413,151 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10320 · Owners notified June 27, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Volvo EX40 model years
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