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2024 Volvo XC40

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 XC40.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Volvo XC40 is a compact crossover featuring an S8-speed automatic transmission that delivers EPA-rated fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined, positioning it competitively within its segment for efficiency-conscious buyers. Against a complaint history spanning the model's entire production run from 2017 through 2024, the 2024 model year records the highest number of owner complaints at 12 total, with exterior lighting emerging as the most frequently cited issue area, while a single recall affects this model year. For researchers examining reliability trajectories, this concentration of complaints in the most recent model year suggests a notable shift in the vehicle's performance profile relative to earlier iterations, indicating that prospective owners and fleet managers should weigh these documented concerns carefully when evaluating long-term ownership costs and downtime risks associated with this generation.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy24/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter32146443
Battery30644962 alt 32393724
Front wiper blades32341612
Thermostat31686235 alt 32263962
Cabin air filter31497284 alt 32226484

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3721 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XC40 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2024 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 220-kW 82-kWh6.30 sec15.00 sec248 hpRWD
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 82-kWh6.40 sec15.20 sec248 hpRWD
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 220-kW 82-kWh6.50 sec15.20 sec248 hpRWD
2023B5 Ultimate 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec247 hpAWD
2021P8 R-Design Recharge Elec 75-kWh4.20 sec12.80 sec402 hpAWD
2021P8 R-Design Recharge Elec 75-kWh4.30 sec12.90 sec402 hpAWD
2021T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec248 hpAWD
2020T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec248 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (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 2024 XC40 marks a sharp departure from the 2017–2018 model years, which recorded zero complaints and 38–58 TSBs each; by contrast, 2024 shows 12 complaints, 95 TSBs, and a single recall — matching the recall count of prior years but with substantially higher service-bulletin activity. Complaints cluster in exterior lighting (two reports) and back-over prevention (two reports), with isolated electrical-system items, and the data includes one crash-related complaint but no fire reports. The surge in TSBs suggests Volvo has issued significantly more technical communications for the 2024 model, though the data does not specify whether this reflects broader defect trends or proactive service updates. Recalls have remained flat at one per year across the sampled span, and investigations have stayed at zero. While the complaint volume is modest in absolute terms, the upward trajectory in both complaints and TSBs relative to the generation's early years warrants attention. For a used buyer, the 2024 XC40 presents a higher documented service footprint than its predecessors, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on lighting and parking-assist systems advisable.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
95
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting2
Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V010000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 10/01/2024

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2024 XC40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) software may cause the left rear turn signal indicator to not function. Remedy: The CEM software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact…

25V282000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 08/05/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 95 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
373762025-06-13Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Propulsion Message with DTC BECM P0A9500 and/or P0E2F00…
366102025-06-13Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Privately Imported Vehicles - Connectivity Setup. Make sure…
TJ31514.1.02025-05-20Forward Collision Avoidancethis a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master
 To prevent unnecessary…
369652025-05-17Back Over PreventionThis is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the…
373762025-05-17Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Propulsion Message with DTC BECM P0A9500 and/or P0E2F00…

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 2024 XC40 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XC40 get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.