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2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 XC40 Recharge.

The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is an electric SUV presented in the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Overview, and its owner‑complaint record shows 41 total complaints, with the predominant issue falling under back‑over prevention and four recall actions documented. This complaint profile situates the model year within the broader reliability trajectory of the XC40 line, highlighting both the early‑stage refinement of its safety systems and the ongoing efforts to address them. Overall, the data point to a nascent but monitored reliability phase for the 2023 Recharge as it enters the market.

Model year2024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size235/50R19/XL 103H, Rear: 255/45R19/XL 104HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, Rear: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery32393724
Front wiper blades32341612
Cabin air filter31497284 alt 31497285

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight4718 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge shows a notable decline in complaints compared to the 2021 model, dropping from 40 to 14, while recalls rose modestly from 3 to 4. The 2024 data confirms this downward trend in complaints and maintains a similar recall count, suggesting a stabilizing safety profile across the generation. In 2023, the most frequent complaint areas were “Back Over Prevention” (9), “Unknown Or Other” (4), “Electrical System” (4), and “Service Brakes” (3), indicating that the vehicle’s primary issues are minor and isolated rather than systemic. Crash‑related complaints were 7, with no fire complaints reported that year. Overall, the 2023 model sits at the lower end of the complaint trajectory and does not exhibit any new or escalating problems, making it a solid choice for a used purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
209
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
41
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 41 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention9
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System4
Service Brakes3
Visibility/Wiper2
Lane Departure1
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 209 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
37414.3.02026-06-24Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is…
37618.3.52026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find…
37414.3.02026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is…
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
37839.1.12026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 XC40 Recharge have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.