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2021 Volvo XC40 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC40, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 23, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Volvo XC40 recall campaigns

The 2021 Volvo XC40 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V908000 dated December 23, 2025.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
December 23, 2025
Potential units
413,151campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 2, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
May 8, 2025
Potential units
413,151campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 27, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V881000

Component
ENGINE, STRUCTURE
Report received
November 12, 2021
Potential units
4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V682000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 1, 2021
Potential units
19,149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V109000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 24, 2021
Potential units
2,278campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 30, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Volvo XC40?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Volvo XC40 campaign records are Back Over Prevention (2), Electrical System (1), Seat Belts (1), Engine (1), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System1
Seat Belts1
Engine1
Structure1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2021 Volvo XC40 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Volvo XC40, spanning 2019–2024; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Volvo XC40 model history →