repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
NewRisk. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Volvo XC40Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2022 Volvo XC40, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-282 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volvo XC40 has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Back over prevention
5Forward collision avoidance
4Electrical system
3Structure1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Suspension
1Tires
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 14 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Volvo XC40 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
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.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Risk. A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other XC40 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC40 median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XC40 owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
After recall took my car for repair to the volvo dealer. They installed the new software version 3.7 but it did not fix the problem..still i am getting backup camera not available massage.
Own a 2022 XC40?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.