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2021 Volvo XC40 / EX40 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC40 / EX40. The most recent was reported on December 23, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC40, XC40BEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC40 / EX40, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V908000December 23, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V282000May 8, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
22V288000April 28, 2022Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
21V881000November 12, 2021Engine
21V682000September 1, 2021Seat Belts
21V109000February 24, 2021Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Structure (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V908000Manufacturer no. R10333

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
December 23, 2025
Owner notification
March 2, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
413,151 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Volvo XC40 / EX40
September 8, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40

Defect summary

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 Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V908000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V282000Manufacturer no. R10320

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 8, 2025
Owner notification
June 27, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
413,151 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Volvo XC40 / EX40
September 8, 2020 – April 18, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V282000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V288000Manufacturer no. R10170

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2022
Owner notification
June 20, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,351 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40BEV

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 BEV vehicles. Water may enter the cable harness, corroding the accelerator pedal sensor (APS) circuit.

Safety risk

A corroded APS circuit may send corrupted signals, causing unintended acceleration, a lack of acceleration, or a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for corrosion, install a cable splice to prevent water intrusion and, as necessary, replace the connector terminal and APS, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10170.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V288000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V881000Manufacturer no. R10128

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
November 12, 2021
Owner notification
December 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40

Components: Engine; Structure › Frame And Members

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2021 XC40 BEV vehicles. A bolt that secures the cross-member bracket for the electrical motor in the engine compartment may be loose or missing.

Safety risk

A loose or missing bolt may decrease the structural protection of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cross-member bracket and install new bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10128.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V881000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V682000Manufacturer no. R10111

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 1, 2021
Owner notification
October 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,149 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V682000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V109000Manufacturer no. R10078

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 24, 2021
Owner notification
March 30, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,278 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC40

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XC40 Recharge vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

Safety risk

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10078.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V109000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 29, 2025.