2022 Volvo XC40 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC40, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
37
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 XC40 and 37 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is back over prevention: sensing system: camera, with 12 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL2
- TIRES1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM1
2022 XC40 Recall Records
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V908000
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."
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V282000
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."
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE · 21V109000
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.
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.
2022 XC40 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37342.2.6 | Oct 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a Technical Journal: iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does… | 11039027 |
| 36961.3.0 | Oct 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal text only no attachments : Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. The 12V battery test in VIDA has been improved. The improved test lets you check batter… | 11039025 |
| 30499.2.0 | Oct 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a Technical Journal: Text only no attachments - This TJ is issued to highlight potential keyless issues caused by electromagnetic interference from aftermarket equipment… | 11039024 |
| 37813.3.2 | Oct 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn… | 11039023 |
| 37414.3.0 | Jun 24, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service". with emphasis on the engine part number… | 11034997 |
| 37414.3.0 | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service". with emphasis on the engine part number… | 11034993 |
| 37839.1.1 | May 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will… | 11033747 |
| 33031.6.0 | May 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as… | 11033746 |
| 37826.1.1 | May 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software, or after a failed software upgrade, VIDA will report that the FLC2 canno… | 11033744 |
| 37839.1.1 | May 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will… | 11033743 |
| 37813.2.0 | May 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn… | 11033742 |
| 36496.10.0 | May 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers. | 11033734 |
| 34521.11.1 | May 7, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp | 11033732 |
| 37814.1.0 | Apr 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text Plus 1 .mp4 file - When using the CSD for seat adjustments mode for example lumbar support and seat Cushing, the visualization does not match the selected pa… | 11032683 |
| 37813.2.0 | Apr 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn… | 11032682 |
| 35526.1.8 | Apr 23, 2026 | ENGINE | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarif… | 11032678 |
| 37514.6.0 | Apr 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ. Text only no attachments - If a customer complains it is not possible to download third-party apps (only ICUP MY2026 cars affected) follow advice under "Service".… | 11032673 |
| 37809.1.1 | Apr 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated… | 11032671 |
| 34521.10.0 | Mar 21, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp | 11031109 |
| 37761.1.0 | Mar 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text only - no attachments - If a customer experiences a delay or hesitation when accelerating from a standstill after installing version 4.2.13 software, please… | 11031108 |
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