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Volvo EX40
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
3
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Recalls
3
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TSBs
57
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Top reported issues — Volvo EX40
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Driver assistance issue
Operating state
Braking behavior
Reporting mechanism
Condition issue
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint issue
Performance issue
Electrical issue
Engine behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Access/entry issue
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Recent change
Lighting behavior
Electrified system issue
Fluid issue
Charging behavior
HVAC behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Communication/network issue
Starting behavior
Thermal issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2026 VOLVO EX40
Filed Jul 28, 2026
I was driving on the freeway in traffic, thankfully going about +/- 25 mph and had to stop/slow down. When I tapped the breaks, they completely failed. All warning lights in the car immediately came on including the warning 'Stop Safely Break Failure'. I pressed the breaks as hard as a I could and pulled off the shoulder to slow the car and not rear-end someone. When the car finally came to stop I drove 5 mph off freeway on shoulder using the emergency break, terrified I would hit another car…
2025 VOLVO EX40
Filed Apr 30, 2026
Applied the brake while approaching a crosswalk and suddenly multiple warning notifications appeared on dashboard (brake failure, collision avoidance system not functioning, etc) and every warning light started flashing. Lost power steering and brakes. Had to swerve to avoid a pedestrian. Once stopped could not change the gear, engage the parking brake, or turn the car off. I was on a hill and needed to keep my foot on the brake pedal forcefully to avoid rolling down the hill into cross…
2025 VOLVO EX40
Filed Sep 25, 2025
1st incident vehicle lost power while operating. No way to operate hazard lights, steering and control goes dead and wipers come on continuously. 2nd incident car was returned from dealership. 15 minutes into the drive on a busy highway in Minneapolis car began to replicate similar issues. No power, no hazard lights, SOS call button is inoperable as well.