The 2020 Volvo XC40 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 121,605 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Consequence
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The rear backup camera display system failed, resulting in a completely blank or black center infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Yes, the vehicle and its sensus infotainment system software logs are available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of…”
“On 01/04/2026, while operating a gas-powered 2024 volvo xc40, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic sudden unintended acceleration (sua) event while stationary at a red light. With the service brake fully depressed, the internal combustion engine began to surge and rev uncontrollably, making loud…”
“On 01/04/2026, while operating a gas-powered 2024 volvo xc40, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic sudden unintended acceleration (sua) event while stationary at a red light. With the service brake fully depressed, the internal combustion engine began to surge and rev uncontrollably, making loud…”
“On 01/04/2026, while operating a gas-powered 2024 volvo xc40, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic sudden unintended acceleration (sua) event while stationary at a red light. With the service brake fully depressed, the internal combustion engine began to surge and rev uncontrollably, making loud…”
“Supplemental information for odi#11708898. I am providing additional documentation to this odi case. I had to create a new complaint since there appears to be no way on-line to add this information. Gunther volvo has not provided any status updates of my vehicle which has been in their possession…”
“Supplemental information for odi#11708898. I am providing additional documentation to this odi case. I had to create a new complaint since there appears to be no way on-line to add this information. Gunther volvo has not provided any status updates of my vehicle which has been in their possession…”
“Supplemental information for odi#11708898. I am providing additional documentation to this odi case. I had to create a new complaint since there appears to be no way on-line to add this information. Gunther volvo has not provided any status updates of my vehicle which has been in their possession…”
“During night rainstorm, front and rear wipers, turn signals and high beams all failed. This was the result of a design defect that allows water from panoramic moonroof to drain into the floor where it compromises electrical connections and modules. In addition to potentially catastrophic safety…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Volvo XC40 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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