Volvo XC40 years to avoid
The Volvo XC40 years to avoid are 2021, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
326
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2017–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
XC40 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 80 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 65 |
Every XC40 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 49 | 4 | |
| 2023avoid | 65 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 46 | 3 | |
| 2021avoid | 80 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 43 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo XC40 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the XC40 years to avoid are 2021, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Volvo XC40?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XC40 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC40 have?
Across all model years, the XC40 has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 326 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.