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2019 Volvo XC40

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
71 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA30
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019
Active NHTSA advisory: do not drive. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2019 Volvo XC40 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XC40 FWD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 30 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
XC40 FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233327$2,300
XC40 AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo233126$3,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40274, 39931.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Forward Collision Avoidance

R29998
121,605 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskIf the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.FixVolvo 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V144000reported Mar 12, 2020Volvo Car USA LLC
○minor

Electrical System

R39917
17,548 vehicles
ProblemVolvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.RiskIf the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.FixVolvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
NHTSA campaign 18V800000reported Nov 13, 2018Volvo Car USA LLC
!critical

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

R59899
Do not drive71 vehicles
ProblemVolvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.RiskReduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.FixVolvo has notified owners advising them to stop driving their vehicle. Cars will be inspected on-site or towed to dealers and the brake pedals will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Volvo began contacting their owners on August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R59899.
NHTSA campaign 18V554000reported Aug 22, 2018Volvo Car USA LLC
▲high

Seats

R89898
27 vehicles
ProblemVolvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.RiskIf the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.FixVolvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the seat back lock strikers if they are missing, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89898.
NHTSA campaign 18V535000reported Aug 15, 2018Volvo Car USA LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
30complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 2 · 2019: 8 · 2020: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Unspecified7
Engine5
Service Brakes5
Air Bags4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Structure3

What owners describe

“The driver side liftgate strut broke; the liftgate raised normally and when reached the fully opened position it immediately started to close very rapidly, this could have easily hit someone quite hard in the head. The Liftgate was then stuck in a halfway opened position and was unable to close fully. I was able to man…”May 18, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while at a stop sign or a stop light, the engine revved loudly, and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward out of control. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The ve…”Feb 26, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“The component that failed was the Brake pedal, it was unresponsive while driving on the freeway, it was hard to push and the vehicle would not come to a complete stop. My safety along with my daughter was put at risk due to nearly colliding into several vehicles due to not being able to stop vehicle. I had to tow the v…”May 21, 2025 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other XC40 model years

A

2026 Volvo XC40

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Volvo XC40

2 recalls · 11 complaints

B

2024 Volvo XC40

4 recalls · 28 complaints

C

2023 Volvo XC40

5 recalls · 44 complaints

B

2022 Volvo XC40

4 recalls · 37 complaints

D

2021 Volvo XC40

6 recalls · 51 complaints

A

2020 Volvo XC40

1 recalls · 12 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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