Does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC40, 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 2022 Volvo XC40?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (14 complaints), followed by unknown or other (7).

How many 2022 Volvo XC40 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Volvo XC40 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Volvo XC40.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2022 Volvo XC40 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.

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

NHTSA campaign 21V109000 · reported February 24, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 2,278 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Back over prevention14
Unknown or other7
Forward collision avoidance5
Electrical system4
Structure3
Vehicle speed control3
Air bags1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Lane departure1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical system
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…

Jan 28, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
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…

Dec 6, 2025 · Back over prevention
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…

Aug 31, 2025 · Steering
While driving the power steering fails. This is after the dealer had installed a software fix for this problem

Aug 18, 2025 · Back over prevention
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.

XC40 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2019	4	30	4
2020	1	12	1
2021	5	52	3
2022	3	37	2
2023	4	47	8
2024	4	28	5
2025	2	11	1

Across all years, the 2021 XC40 has the most complaints (52). All Volvo XC40 years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC40, 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 2022 Volvo XC40?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is back over prevention (14 complaints), followed by unknown or other (7).
How many 2022 Volvo XC40 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 28, 2026.