https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Volvo C40bev. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:48 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2178680 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was parked at my house. After a heavy heavy rain, I saw 1/2" standing water on the passenger side floorboards. The cowl drainage had been blocked, and I was told water had found it's way into the cabin. It's an EV, so this is a serious issue. My climate control was inoperative, the tire pressure sensors also affected. And not sure what other systems may have been damaged. This had never https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2178681 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was parked at my house. After a heavy heavy rain, I saw 1/2" standing water on the passenger side floorboards. The cowl drainage had been blocked, and I was told water had found it's way into the cabin. It's an EV, so this is a serious issue. My climate control was inoperative, the tire pressure sensors also affected. And not sure what other systems may have been damaged. This had never https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2178682 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car was parked at my house. After a heavy heavy rain, I saw 1/2" standing water on the passenger side floorboards. The cowl drainage had been blocked, and I was told water had found it's way into the cabin. It's an EV, so this is a serious issue. My climate control was inoperative, the tire pressure sensors also affected. And not sure what other systems may have been damaged. This had never https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2171877 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Intermittent rear backup camera displayed camera unavailable instead of live video footage of what's behind the car. Inspection available upon request. Reduced visibility to rear of vehicle may lead to unsafe vehicle reverse. Problem hard to reproduce at dealer or independent service center as issue is intermittent and inconsistent. The component has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, o https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2168251 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a used 2023 Volvo C40 that was represented as Certified Pre-Owned. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle developed persistent grinding noises during braking, vibration, and mechanical noises that occur even after normal driving. The vehicle has been returned to the selling Volvo dealer multiple times for diagnosis and repair. Dealer service records state that brake rust was “cleaned” an https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2168252 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a used 2023 Volvo C40 that was represented as Certified Pre-Owned. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle developed persistent grinding noises during braking, vibration, and mechanical noises that occur even after normal driving. The vehicle has been returned to the selling Volvo dealer multiple times for diagnosis and repair. Dealer service records state that brake rust was “cleaned” an https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2168253 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased a used 2023 Volvo C40 that was represented as Certified Pre-Owned. Shortly after purchase, the vehicle developed persistent grinding noises during braking, vibration, and mechanical noises that occur even after normal driving. The vehicle has been returned to the selling Volvo dealer multiple times for diagnosis and repair. Dealer service records state that brake rust was “cleaned” an https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V908000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2024 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 Visibili https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V908000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2023 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 Visibili https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V908000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2022 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 Visibili https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2155083 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On multiple occasions, the vehicle’s infotainment system has malfunctioned, and when this occurs, the turn signals stop working entirely. This failure has happened while the vehicle was in active use, including during a long trip, leaving us without functioning turn signals for an extended period. This creates a serious and immediate safety hazard for both the occupants of the vehicle and other dr https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2153196 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear camera has never worked properly. When I put the car in reverse, sometimes it doesn’t show an image. This happens most days. This has been over a minute in duration, though sometimes shorter. This has happened hundreds of times. It also sometimes will display a still image when moving, which of course is very dangerous as it gives a sense of safety and being clear when anything could move https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2120460 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Volvo C40 BEV. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became inoperable with several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving to and arriving at the residence, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle. The https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2120461 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Volvo C40 BEV. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became inoperable with several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving to and arriving at the residence, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle. The https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2120462 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Volvo C40 BEV. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became inoperable with several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while driving to and arriving at the residence, the contact was unable to shut off the vehicle. The https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2118993 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was at a traffic light today and my rear passenger window just completely spider webbed, while my daughter was in the back seat. I had to pull over and clean as much glass from the window to prevent falling on her and causing any additional damage. There were no other vehicles or pedestrians around. The only thing I can think of is that it was temperature related from being in the sun for a few https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2117401 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Re. R10320 Volvo sent a recall notice regarding the rearview camera being unavailable when vehicle is placed in reverse. This is an issue that affects me/my car almost daily. The notice is dated June 27, 2025 and was told an Over The Air update would be available. I do not live nearby a Volvo dealer so rely on the ability to update the software remotely. However the OTA option is not recognized by https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2115379 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT After having our car repaired per NHTSA recall 25V-282 we are still having issues with malfunctions of the backup camera system including warning messages that the camera is unavailable during attempts to drive in reverse. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2105053 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There are 2 very serious safety issues that are extremely dangerous with this car. #1 - The Automatic Intervention Rear Brake Auto Brake engages for no reason when there is nothing behind the car. It happens when I am backing up very slowly. It throws me forward and then thrusts me back into the headrest. This has happened 3 times in 2 months. #2- At least two times a week the Information Pane https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2105054 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There are 2 very serious safety issues that are extremely dangerous with this car. #1 - The Automatic Intervention Rear Brake Auto Brake engages for no reason when there is nothing behind the car. It happens when I am backing up very slowly. It throws me forward and then thrusts me back into the headrest. This has happened 3 times in 2 months. #2- At least two times a week the Information Pane https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2105055 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There are 2 very serious safety issues that are extremely dangerous with this car. #1 - The Automatic Intervention Rear Brake Auto Brake engages for no reason when there is nothing behind the car. It happens when I am backing up very slowly. It throws me forward and then thrusts me back into the headrest. This has happened 3 times in 2 months. #2- At least two times a week the Information Pane https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V392000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2023 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V282000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2024 Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V282000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2023 Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#recall-25V282000-volvo-volvo-c40bev-2022 Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2066311 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I was driving behind a group of cars that unexpectedly slowed, then stopped. I braked, but while I was braking the car unintentionally lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. i know my foot was on the brake because the car initially slowed. My car was totaled and I was injured. The other driver was not injured. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2066312 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I was driving behind a group of cars that unexpectedly slowed, then stopped. I braked, but while I was braking the car unintentionally lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. i know my foot was on the brake because the car initially slowed. My car was totaled and I was injured. The other driver was not injured. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2061710 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cameras stopped working and getting message “camera temporarily not available”. But does not appear to be temporary. Lots of discussion of this issue on message boards but nothing from Volvo. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2056806 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT There are frequent errors with the infotainment. Often times, when backing up—the screen will say “back up camera not available.” Recently, I experienced a problem where the blinkers were not working until I reset the software on the car. https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev https://plaincars.com/make/volvo-c40bev#complaint-2054881 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle is an electric vehicle and driven primarily in one pedal drive. When stopped, without any input to the accelerator, it will sometimes start moving forward. This has happened at least fifty times in the 2.5 years I have owned this vehicle. I have been fortunate enough to not strike another car (or pedestrian) at a stop light when the car will suddenly start moving forward, but there ha