2026 Volvo XC40

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

No complaints reported

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.

Complaints filed fell from 11 in 2025 to 0 in 2026.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2026: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category202420252026vs. 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)700–8003,0002,850–3,000
Combined MPG/MPGe98–1062626–27
City / Highway MPG/MPGe106–118 / 90–9523 / 3023–25 / 30–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)0343326–343
Complaints filed28110Not compared
Recalls issued420Not compared
Crash-involved complaints510Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported300Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared111

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Volvo XC40 have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Volvo XC40 get?

EPA rates it 26–27 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Volvo XC40?

EPA estimates $2,850–$3,000 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S8)42.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD25 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)$2,850 (low)326 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg (low)30 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)$3,000 (high)343 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

Recalls

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.