2022 Volvo XC40 recalls and problems

The 2022 Volvo XC40 has 3 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
37
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Volvo XC40 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Volvo XC40 recalls

Recall 25V-908: Back Over Prevention

Reported Dec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: 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."

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-282: Back Over Prevention

Reported May 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: 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."

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 21V-109: Electrical System

Reported Feb 24, 2021 · 2,278 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2022 Volvo XC40 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Back Over Prevention14
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Unknown or Other7
Electrical System4
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Tires1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 12
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 4
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 4
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
  • Back Over Prevention › Camera System — 1
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Volvo XC40 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Aug 28, 2026
After the recent software update to 5.1.17, the sound in the car ceases to work. None of the emergency sensors sound, the directional doesn’t make sound, the radio doesn’t work. You have to completely reset the entire electronics system, which then deletes certain app data and requires re-login. Volvo Support has not been helpful. Online forums report that this is an issue for many owners. It’s a major safety problem.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Jan 28, 2026
I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in my vehicle. The AEB system has repeatedly activated without any apparent reason, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly when there are no obstacles, vehicles, pedestrians, or road hazards present. These events have occurred under normal driving conditions. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership at least five times (possibly more) for this same issue. Each time, the dealer has stated that the vehicle is “operating as designed” or that they were unable to identify or correct the problem.…
Back Over Prevention · reported Dec 6, 2025
Even after the last recall campaign, my vehicle still frequently fails to activate the backup camera with a message stating Backup Camera unavailable. The software update that was intended to resolve the issue has not worked. I've seen multiple other Volvo drivers complaining about the same issue online. This is regarding the following previous recall: Recall R10320 WAM Upgrade, Model Year 2021-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, EX40, C40 and EC40 vehicles The supposed fix was provided in software version 3.5.14, and my vehicle is currently on 3.7.0
Back Over Prevention · reported Aug 18, 2025
The backup camera doesn't always work. There are times when you will put the car in reverse and it will attempt to display the backup camera but instead says camera is temporarily unavailable. There recently was a recall for this, twice, but the issue continues to occur.
Back Over Prevention · reported Aug 1, 2025
I was getting the "Rear Camera Not Available" warning, starting months ago. I received the notification of the Volvo recall R10320. I scheduled a software inspection/upgrade at the dealer. On July 8, the dealer installed the newer software that supposed to take care of it. Revision 3.6.4 was installed. It seemed okay for a week. Now the same warning message comes up about 25% of the time. Perhaps an even newer version may have fixed the issue? I made another appointment to check on it. But the dealer cannot see the car for another week.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC40: 25V-908 (back over prevention), 25V-282 (back over prevention), 21V-109 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Volvo XC40?

Owners report back over prevention problems most often (14 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.