3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Volvo C40BEV.
3
recalls
2
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2024 Volvo C40BEV recalls
Back over prevention: software
NHTSA campaign 25V908000 · reported December 23, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 413,151 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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."
The risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Back over prevention: software
NHTSA campaign 25V282000 · reported May 8, 2025 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 413,151 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 24V938000 · reported December 18, 2024 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 2 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Forward collision avoidance2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 29, 2025 · Electrical system
There are 2 very serious safety issues that are extremely dangerous with this car. #1 - The Automatic Intervention Rear Brake Auto Brake engages for no reason when there is nothing behind the car. It happens when I am backing up very slowly. It throws me forward and then thrusts me back into the headrest. This has…
Feb 17, 2025 · Unknown or other · crash reported
Hello, I was driving behind a group of cars that unexpectedly slowed, then stopped. I braked, but while I was braking the car unintentionally lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. i know my foot was on the brake because the car initially slowed. My car was totaled and I was injured. The other driver was not…
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Volvo C40BEV, the most recent reported on December 23, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo C40BEV?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2024 Volvo C40BEV complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 29, 2025.