Volvo · XC40 · 2022
2022 Volvo XC40
3
Recalls
36
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Volvo XC40 has 3 recalls and 36 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: back over prevention: sensing system: camera (12 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Volvo XC40 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is back over prevention: sensing system: camera with 12 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Volvo XC40 currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 36 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are back over prevention: sensing system: camera (12), unknown or other (7), electrical system (2).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Volvo XC40
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 36
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
16.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V908000December 23, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 25V282000May 08, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V109000February 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
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.
Remedy Status
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 Complaints
36 totalBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Dec 4, 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 abo...
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STEERING
Aug 31, 2025
While driving the power steering fails. This is after the dealer had installed a software fix for this problem
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Aug 6, 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2025
My vehicle is affected by the recall #R10320 or NHTSA # 25V282. The recall letter states that the dealerships have the updated software available to solve the back-up camera issue, also over the air update will solve the problem later if that is my choice. The problem is that I s...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 29, 2025
Car has had a previous software recall done at a Volvo dealership to address issues with the back-up camera, but even after the recall, the camera display is still frequently malfunctioning. When in Reverse, the back-up camera display often freezes for several seconds at a time...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 28, 2025
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 23, 2025
Backing in to garage got camera not available, happens intermittently, cause is due to inherently underpowered CPU for head unit Volvo installed, it was out of date at time of manufacture, they have announced a new cpu for 2025/26 model year vehicles. Vehicle is on latest softw...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 17, 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. Revisi...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 13, 2025
I was parked at the grocery store. Got in the car and selected Reverse. The Infotainment screen cleared and produced a Camera is Temporarily Unavailable. I tried the same thing several other times. Same result. My software level is 3.6.4. My understanding is this level includes t...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC40. The contact stated while attempting to reverse the vehicle, the rearview camera not available message was displayed. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V282000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); by the previous owner however, the repa...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have?
The 2022 Volvo XC40 has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Volvo XC40?
NHTSA has received 36 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC40.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Volvo XC40?
The 2022 Volvo XC40 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC40?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Volvo XC40 are back over prevention: sensing system: camera (12 reports), unknown or other (7 reports), electrical system (2 reports).
Does the 2022 Volvo XC40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2022 Volvo XC40. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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