Volvo C40 Recalls (2022-2025)
The Volvo C40 has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2022 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
The Volvo C40 scores 20 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 67% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 4 model years of the Volvo C40. The single largest affected 413,151 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common C40 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Volvo C40 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Volvo C40 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Volvo C40 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Volvo C40 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Volvo C40, involving the back over prevention.
2024 Volvo C40 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2024 Volvo C40, involving the back over prevention and air bags.
2023 Volvo C40 Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2023 Volvo C40, involving the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
2022 Volvo C40 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Volvo C40, involving the back over prevention.
Every Volvo C40 recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2022-2024 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 413,151
- Reported
- Dec 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 2, 2026
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V908000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2023 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,469
- Reported
- Jun 24, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 15, 2025
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V392000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2022-2025 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 413,151
- Reported
- May 8, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2025
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V282000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2023-2024 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2
- Reported
- Dec 18, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jan 24, 2025
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Volvo C40 vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10296.
NHTSA campaign number 24V938000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 393
- Reported
- Mar 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 21, 2023
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
NHTSA campaign number 23V188000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2023 Volvo C40
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,457
- Reported
- Jan 19, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2023
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
NHTSA campaign number 23V012000.
Common questions about Volvo C40 recalls
- Does the Volvo C40 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Volvo C40 across the 2022 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
- How many times has the Volvo C40 been recalled?
- The Volvo C40 has 6 recall campaigns from the 2022 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Volvo C40 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 413,151 vehicles. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Volvo C40 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2023 Volvo C40 has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Volvo C40 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.