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Volvo XC40 VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Volvo XC40 you are looking at. Then check its model year against 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Volvo XC40

About the Volvo XC40

Volvo has sold the XC40 in the US since the 2019 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns and 222 owner complaints. The 2021 has the most complaints of any model year (52). EPA rates it at 25–27 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns14
Owner complaints222 at NHTSA
Volvo XC40 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Volvo XC40 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2026: 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 222 owner complaints.

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Gen 1
2019–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Volvo XC40 (2019–2026)

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20192025
2019–2026

Volvo XC40

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined mpg25–27
NHTSA recalls14

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2019–2022
  • Electric · 2021–2026
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo, mild hybrid) · 2023–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD, RWD
  • automatic (2019–2026)

Known issues to check

Rear camera / back-over prevention (49)Electrical system (47)Forward collision avoidance (40)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 222 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Gen 1YV4ED3UR?M2······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, built in Belgium
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which XC40 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 14 campaigns on file for XC40 model years 2019–2026, and the 2021 shows up in more of them than any other year (6), ahead of the 2023 (5). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2021
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Volvo XC40 owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2021 and 2023 hold 100 of the 222 complaints, or 45%. Tap any bar or generation.

222NHTSA complaints, 2019–2026
25mention a crash
0mention a fire
17injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearGen 1: 222 complaints · most for the 2021 (52)

Top complaint areas · Gen 1

Mentions in 222 complaints, 2019–2026.

Rear camera / back-over prevention49
Electrical system47
Forward collision avoidance40
Brakes33
Engine and cooling17
Speed control / acceleration16
Crashes 25Fires 0Injuries 17

2019–2026

NHTSA data summary

By area, nothing stands out. Rear camera / back-over prevention leads with 49, with the electrical system (47) and forward collision avoidance (40) close behind. Of the eight model years, the 2021 (52) and 2023 (48) drew the most complaints.

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

XC40 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid and electric XC40 versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

222complaints, 2019–2026
25mention a crash
0mention a fire
17injuries reported
Most complaints: 2021 (52), 2023 (48), 2022 (37)
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2021 · 52 complaints

Crashes 3 · fires 0 · injuries 2

Electrical system14
Fuel/propulsion system10
Back over prevention8
Unknown or other7
Forward collision avoidance6

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

XC40 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 23 XC40 versions for model years 2019–2026 (gas, hybrid and electric). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 326 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Electric versions have none at the tailpipe. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Gen 12019–2026

25–27 mpg · 79–106 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0–359 g/mi

2025
26combined MPG
343CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,150EPA yearly fuel cost
4/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
0100200300400202020252019 · Gas: 3312020 · Gas: 3312021 · Gas: 3402022 · Gas: 3402023 · Hybrid: 3302024 · Hybrid: 3382025 · Hybrid: 3432026 · Hybrid: 3262021 · Electric: 02022 · Electric: 02023 · Electric: 02024 · Electric: 02025 · Electric: 02026 · Electric: 0
GasHybridElectric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

XC40 vs BMW X1 vs BMW X3

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2019–2026. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the XC40, against 15 for the BMW X1 and 37 for the BMW X3. Pick a range to compare.

Volvo XC40

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
14
NHTSA owner complaints
222
EPA combined mpg
25–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L · Electric
Also listed
turbo, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Rear camera / back-over prevention 49
  2. Electrical system 47
  3. Forward collision avoidance 40

BMW X1

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
152
EPA combined mpg
25–28
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Brakes 80
  2. Electronic stability control 41
  3. Electrical system 25

BMW X3

Model years 2019–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
37
NHTSA owner complaints
578
EPA combined mpg
16–29
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 3.0 L · 6-cyl 3.0 L
Also listed
turbo, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 163
  2. Engine and cooling 110
  3. Structure and body 72

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Volvo XC40 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an XC40

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Volvo XC40 (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The XC40 compact crossover carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a B-pillar label. The XC40 Recharge EV replaces the engine bay stamp with a battery housing label under the vehicle.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Volvo XC40 VIN questions

Which Volvo XC40 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2021 leads with 52, ahead of the 2023 (48) and 2022 (37). Those first two alone make up 45% of the 222 XC40 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Volvo XC40 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 14 vehicle campaigns for model years 2019–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Volvo XC40 recalls are high risk?

Do-not-drive advisories came with 18V-554. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Volvo XC40 get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2026 XC40 at 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Volvo XC40 compare with the BMW X1 and BMW X3 on recalls?

For 2019–2026 models the XC40 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns. The BMW X1 has 15, the BMW X3 37. Complaints run 222, 152 and 578 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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