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2022 Volvo XC40 Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Volvo XC40 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 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 2022 Volvo XC40. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Volvo XC40 owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC40, describing incidents dated August 26, 2021 to June 30, 2026.

Most-cited components

Back Over Prevention 14 complaints
Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Structure 3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints

Of the 37 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 37 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11760486 · Filed August 28, 2026
After the recent software update to 5.1.17, the sound in the car ceases to work. None of the emergency sensors sound, the directional doesn’t make sound, the radio doesn’t work. You have to completely reset the entire electronics system, which then deletes certain app data and requires re-login…
ODI #11713966 · Filed January 28, 2026
I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in my vehicle. The AEB system has repeatedly activated without any apparent reason, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly when there are no obstacles, vehicles, pedestrians, or road hazards present. These…
ODI #11703383 · Filed December 6, 2025
Even after the last recall campaign, my vehicle still frequently fails to activate the backup camera with a message stating Backup Camera unavailable. The software update that was intended to resolve the issue has not worked. I've seen multiple other Volvo drivers complaining about the same issue…

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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 · 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.

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 · Vehicles built September 8, 2020 – April 18, 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, 2022-2025 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.

High Voltage Disconnect May Cause Drive Power Loss

NHTSA #21V109000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery — Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/BECM) — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported February 24, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,278 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign R10078 · Owners notified March 30, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Volvo XC40. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

37 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Volvo XC40.

Electrical System; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11760486

Incident: June 30, 2026 · Filed: August 28, 2026

After the recent software update to 5.1.17, the sound in the car ceases to work. None of the emergency sensors sound, the directional doesn’t make sound, the radio doesn’t work. You have to completely reset the entire electronics system, which then deletes certain app data and requires re-login. Volvo Support has not been helpful. Online forums report that this is an issue for many owners. It’s a major safety problem.

Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11713966

Incident: March 27, 2024 · Filed: January 28, 2026

I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in my vehicle. The AEB system has repeatedly activated without any apparent reason, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly when there are no obstacles, vehicles, pedestrians, or road hazards present. These events have occurred under normal driving conditions. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership at least five times (possibly more) for this same issue. Each time, the dealer has stated that the vehicle is “operating as designed” or that they were unable to identify or correct the problem. Despite these visits, the unintended braking continues to occur. There have been passengers in the vehicle during these incidents who witnessed the sudden, unnecessary braking and can confirm that no hazard was present at the time. This defect creates a serious safety risk, as unexpected braking could easily result in a rear-end collision or loss of control. I am increasingly fearful that this issue will cause an accident. I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA can investigate whether this defect affects other vehicles with the same system and take appropriate action to protect public safety.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11703383

Incident: December 4, 2025 · Filed: December 6, 2025

Even after the last recall campaign, my vehicle still frequently fails to activate the backup camera with a message stating Backup Camera unavailable. The software update that was intended to resolve the issue has not worked. I've seen multiple other Volvo drivers complaining about the same issue online. This is regarding the following previous recall: Recall R10320 WAM Upgrade, Model Year 2021-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, C40 and EC40 vehicles The supposed fix was provided in software version 3.5.14, and my vehicle is currently on 3.7.0

Steering

ODI #11684162

Incident: August 31, 2025 · Filed: August 31, 2025

While driving the power steering fails. This is after the dealer had installed a software fix for this problem

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11681370

Incident: August 6, 2025 · Filed: August 18, 2025

The backup camera doesn't always work. There are times when you will put the car in reverse and it will attempt to display the backup camera but instead says camera is temporarily unavailable. There recently was a recall for this, twice, but the issue continues to occur.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11677917

Incident: July 28, 2025 · Filed: August 1, 2025

After recall took my car for repair to the volvo dealer. They installed the new software version 3.7 but it did not fix the problem..still i am getting backup camera not available massage.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11677889

Incident: July 17, 2025 · Filed: August 1, 2025

I was getting the "Rear Camera Not Available" warning, starting months ago. I received the notification of the Volvo recall R10320. I scheduled a software inspection/upgrade at the dealer. On July 8, the dealer installed the newer software that supposed to take care of it. Revision 3.6.4 was installed. It seemed okay for a week. Now the same warning message comes up about 25% of the time. Perhaps an even newer version may have fixed the issue? I made another appointment to check on it. But the dealer cannot see the car for another week.

Electrical System

ODI #11677554

Incident: July 31, 2025 · Filed: July 31, 2025

My vehicle is affected by the recall #R10320 or NHTSA # 25V282. The recall letter states that the dealerships have the updated software available to solve the back-up camera issue, also over the air update will solve the problem later if that is my choice. The problem is that I see this as just a marketing ploy to get me into the dealership and upsell me on something I don't want. The OTA update should be available at the same time the dealership has the software. This is not an acceptable situation. This issue has always been very annoying and inconvenient and continues to be so. I just don't want the inconvenience of going to the dealership where there should be an alternative.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11677135

Incident: July 29, 2025 · Filed: July 30, 2025

Car has had a previous software recall done at a Volvo dealership to address issues with the back-up camera, but even after the recall, the camera display is still frequently malfunctioning. When in Reverse, the back-up camera display often freezes for several seconds at a time while the car is in motion. This is very dangerous since anything moving behind the car (such as a small child or animal) is completely invisible until the display unfreezes. At least once a week the camera will fail to work entirely and just display a text error on screen: Camera is Temporarily Unavailable. This generally goes away on its own, but often takes putting the car into Park and back into Reverse. Occasionally, resetting the head unit is required to clear the problem.

Back Over Prevention

ODI #11676303

Incident: July 23, 2025 · Filed: July 25, 2025

Backing in to garage got camera not available, happens intermittently, cause is due to inherently underpowered CPU for head unit Volvo installed, it was out of date at time of manufacture, they have announced a new cpu for 2025/26 model year vehicles. Vehicle is on latest software that was supposed to address this issue

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