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2017 Volvo XC40 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Volvo XC40 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other XC40 years?

XC40 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted78 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 43 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 78 complaints2022: 46 complaints2023: 60 complaints2024: 42 complaints2025: 17 complaints
XC40 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Volvo XC40 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V800000Electrical SystemNovember 13, 2018 · 17,548 units

Defect

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Consequence

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

2017 Volvo XC40 — common questions

Is the 2017 Volvo XC40 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Volvo XC40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Volvo XC40. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volvo XC40 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XC40 years to avoid are 2021. The cleanest record among XC40 years belongs to 2018.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.