Model year guide

2025 Volvo EX40

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Volvo EX40 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2025 Volvo EX40 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined106 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Volvo EX40 recalls 3

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V908000 · manufacturer #R10333 · 23/12/2025

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."

Fix: 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…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #25V392000 · manufacturer #R10329 · 12/06/2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

Fix: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 20…

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V282000 · manufacturer #R10320 · 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 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."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Volvo EX40 efficiency & running costs

Combined106 MPGe
City118 MPGe
Highway94 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$700
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range296 mi
Charge time (240V)8 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Volvo EX40 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,500
Energy only$3,500
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2025 Volvo EX40 vehicles on record

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2025 Volvo EX40 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volvo EX40 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo EX40. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Volvo EX40 get?

The 2025 Volvo EX40 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 106 MPGe combined (118 city / 94 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.