DecodedCarsVolvo C40
3 model years from 2022 to 2024, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 297 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (25)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 7,658 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2024 C40 in brief
The 2024 Volvo C40 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,817 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 297 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Volvo C40 has 3 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2024, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (10), electrical system (10), back over prevention › sensing system › camera (7).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2023 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 6 campaigns and 42 owner complaints.
How the 2022 C40 compares
The 2022 Volvo C40 is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,817 lb.
About the Volvo C40
The Volvo XC40 is a subcompact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Volvo Cars. It was unveiled on 21 September 2017 as the smallest SUV model from Volvo, below the XC60. Orders started in September 2017, and manufacturing began in November 2017.
From the Wikipedia article "Volvo XC40", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2024 C40 pros & cons
Full 2024 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 402 hp, versus about 312 hp for similar 2024 models.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 C40
2 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2023 C40
25 owner complaints · 6 recalls · 1 fire report · 2 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
C40 changes by model year
- 2024
- Longest EV range up from 226 to 297 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2024 C40
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi Q5 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 BMW X1 | 28 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2024 Lexus NX | 39 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2024 Audi Q3 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Volvo XC40 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →