Volvo XC40 Recalls
3 recalls affecting the Volvo XC40 (2020–2023).
3
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
3
Total recalls
What this means for Volvo XC40 owners
3 of 3 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 6 July 2026. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
Buying a used Volvo XC40? Check its recall history before you sign.
Paste your VIN into the search page for an instant check on your specific vehicle.
All Recalls
2020–2021 Volvo XC40 XC40 PHEV Hybrid
Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective. As a result, it could cause a thermal overload leading to a vehicle fire when the vehicle is fully charged.
Light Vehicle
6 July 2026
2023 Volvo XC40
Due to a software issue, the left turn indicator lamp may not illuminate as intended. If this occurs a warning will appear in the instrument cluster to alert the driver that the indicator is not operational. The left indicator functionality can be reset by switching the indicator off and on again.
Light Vehicle
24 Jan 2024
2020 Volvo XC40
One of the nuts connecting the brake booster to the vehicle's frame may be missing, which could lead to reduced brake performance.
Light Vehicle
24 Apr 2020
Volvo XC40 recall questions
How do I check if my Volvo XC40 has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Volvo XC40 is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Volvo XC40 - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.