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Buying a used 2025 Volvo EX40? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 2 owner complaints on file

One critical recall dominates: Volvo hybrids and EVs can lose braking while coasting downhill. It carries no stop-driving or park-outside instruction, but it is the item to settle first. The other two are medium and overlap each other — a backup camera that may not display when reversing. The complaint record is essentially empty: 2 unverified reports to NHTSA, no crashes, fires or injuries, one each across steering, brakes, power train and electrical.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Get written confirmation the braking-while-coasting recall remedy was applied.
3. On the test drive, use a long downhill grade and note brake pedal and regen behavior.
4. Shift to reverse repeatedly and confirm the camera image appears each time.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Volvo dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2025 Volvo EX40

What owners have reported to NHTSA

2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All EX40 recalls