From pioneering the modern seatbelt to making some of the safest passenger vehicles available, Volvo’s excellence needs no introduction. A compact and tank-like crossover, the Volvo XC40, arrived in 2017 and the 2020 model carries on unchanged. The latest model has seen a single recall along with a total of 3 complaints to date, showcasing excellent reliability. The recall was related to the automatic emergency braking system while the complaints were related to the safety systems as well. With a base price of $37,790, the XC40 challenges the Lexus UX 200, the Range Rover Evoque, and the Jaguar E-Pace in the segment.
Volvo XC40 user complaints and problems
Safety problems
- Automatic emergency braking malfunction: In an isolated incident, the owner complained about the forward collision mitigation system malfunctioning. The lane-keeping assist system also malfunctioned alongside. While driving, the driver-assist system slammed the brakes even though there was nothing in front of the vehicle. In other instances, the lane-keeping assist system of the vehicle would forcibly steer the vehicle into the correct lane by misreading the lane markings. These incidents put the owner’s safety at risk with high chances of crashes.
- Excessive warping of brakes: A single owner complained that by the time the XC40 completed about 24,500 miles, the vehicle required three brake pad replacements. Even after that, the vehicle required another brake pad replacement for all the wheels for excessive warping as well.
- Seatbelt malfunction: A owner of the 2020 XC40 complained that his vehicle’s driver’s side seatbelt malfunctioned and went into crash mode. As a result, the seatbelt tightened and almost suffocated the owner’s wife who was driving at that time. The owner further expressed his concern about the malfunction and stated it might cause a serious crash.
2020 Volvo XC40 recalls
|
S.No. |
Recall Date |
NHTSA Campaign ID |
Issues noticed |
Additional remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
March 12, 2020 |
20V144000 |
Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage |
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2020. |
Should you buy a used Volvo XC40?
If you need a safe vehicle for personal use and a small family? Without a doubt! The Volvo XC40 has been carrying on the brand’s reputation for safety successfully since its launch and the latest model’s impressive reliability department is an ode to it. Among the older models of the vehicle, only the 2019 model year faced four recalls and a few complaints but the 2018 and 2017 model years received zero complaints and a single recall to date. Hence, buying a used XC40 makes absolute sense if safety and comfort are your priority.
