r/XC40

We’ve a 2024 XC40 B3 and every OTA upgrade has failed…I can’t remember which version upgrade first failed, but 5.0.5 had to go to dealer for upgrade, and now 5.1.7 won’t complete…so will be another dealer trip.

When we were trying to get 5.0.5 to install, we tried after a 3hr drive from Yorkshire to home…still failed. Tried connected via phone, and via home WiFi. All fail to complete.

When asked dealer they just sort of indicated “yeah some don’t work”.

It’s an inconvenience but under warranty we have some coverage, however when we get to year 3 onwards I’m not going to want to pay for upgrades.

Any ideas on a fix?

So i found an old Volvo low mileage before they put in the sensor for the Volvo. It’s a 2004. I currently have a 2024 and I have issues with the car play the sound randomly going out(no blinker sound no radio, etc.) I’ve had issues with my sensors and I’ve been told by Volvo “we don’t see anything wrong”. Should I keep this 2024 Volvo 37k miles or take the older Volvo only 70k miles?

What would you do?

I recently bought a 2023 XC40 Recharge. Initially CarPlay worked fine (wired only, of course), but a few days ago this suddenly stopped. Now, whenever I plug in my iPhone it stubbornly keeps asking me to connect my phone. Nothing changed as far as I know. Same cable, same port etc. The phone does charge when I plug it in. Bluetooth is switched off (I came across a note somewhere that CarPlay can only be used when BT is off). Anyone know what could be going on?

I start the car and go outside to close the garage door. When I come back to the car, I hear a ‘clack’ from my xc40 25.
Car is on but parked.

Then I drive the car, and sometimes, after braking, I hear another ‘clack’ or “ stac”.

The AC being on or off is irrelevant.
Also, it doesn’t matter whether the car’s system turns off or stays on when I brake. The noise appears randomly, usually when I press the accelerator pedal.

Anyone?

Hello,
I’m planning to buy a XC40 2022 t3 R-design that I immediately fell in love with today
I’ve read some stuff about the engine chronic issue and now bit worried
Anyone would recommend buying this or not to buy it?
Any answers would be appreciated thank you🧚🏼‍♀️

My current car is v40 2019 for reference

Je poste ce message car nous avons un souci sur le Volvo XC40 Micro-hybride 2023 (système Android Automotive).
Le problème :
Du jour au lendemain, l'écran central est resté totalement noir.
On sent que l'écran s'allume (le rétroéclairage fonctionne), mais aucun menu, aucun affichage ni aucune commande n'apparaissent.
Plus d'accès à la climatisation, au GPS ni à la caméra de recul.
Ce qu'on a déjà essayé :

1. Batterie : La cosse négative sous le capot a été débranchée, sans succès.
2. Réinitialisation boutons : On a tenté le reset de la tablette (appui prolongé de 30s sur le bouton sous l'écran)
   Rien ne change, l'écran refuse de charger l'interface.
   Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà eu ce cas de figure ? Vous pensez que c'est le calculateur de l'écran qui est grillé, ou c'est juste le logiciel qui s'est bloqué et qui nécessite un passage à la valise en concession ?
   Merci d'avance pour votre aide !

I got the Fitcam X 4k dash cam front & rear for my 2019 R Design based on recommendations from this sub. I've had it nearly a year & FINALLY got around to installing it today. Took me about 2 hours. I watched a YouTube video. Went the route of pulling off all the necessary interior panels/parts, ran the cable, zip tied to the existing cable bundle, etc. Was rather easy, actually. I used (& recommend) an electrician's fish tape to save time & make things easier. App interface seems pretty good so -far. Posting for anyone on the fence about installing their own dash cam.

Went to Volvo this week in NYC and they quoted me $5K to replace my brake pads, rotors and brake fluid. This seems like an extremely high cost for replacement after the car has just over 30K miles.

Overall, this is my 3rd Volvo and this seems to be a regular occurrence with replacement after seemingly low mileage. The only difference now is, I own this Volvo XC40 but I leased my previous XC60 and XC90. So in those cases I just let the lease run out and had them pay for it when i returned it.

Anyone have similar experiences and more importantly suggestions on replacing these components elsewhere and/or with more durable non genuine Volvo parts?

I’ve just got a new iPhone 17 Pro this week and it doesn’t seem to be charging on the wireless mat in my 2023 model car?

I leased a brand-new 2025 Volvo XC40 and haven’t even had the car for a year yet.
I started hearing an abnormal noise and took it to a Volvo dealership near my house to have it checked. They inspected the car and told me nothing was wrong, so I continued driving it.
The noise never went away, and I eventually took the car back to the Volvo dealership where I originally got it. This time, they found that there actually is a problem with the suspension, along with damaged plates/components that need to be repaired.
What really concerns me is that I brought the car in specifically because I knew something didn’t sound right, was told it was fine, and then continued driving my family around in it before another Volvo dealership discovered the actual problem.
The repairs should be covered under warranty, but at this point I’ve lost confidence in the vehicle. It’s a nearly new leased car, and I’m uncomfortable just taking it back after the repair and pretending none of this happened.
I’ve already contacted Volvo about the situation and would personally prefer a replacement vehicle rather than continuing with this one.
Has anyone dealt with something similar with Volvo or another manufacturer? Were you able to get a replacement vehicle, lease swap, buyback, or any other resolution beyond simply having the car repaired under warranty?
I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who has dealt with Volvo corporate or a lemon-law situation involving a leased vehicle.

do people take their Volvo XC 40 through the mechanical car wash? Meaning is it safe or do people choose hand wash only? thank u!

Not looking to start a debate over whether transmission fluid should be changed at 30k miles or whether it’s necessary I’m just trying to verify something my Volvo dealer told me.

I have a 2026 XC40 B4 with about 20,000 miles, and I just had the 20k service done. While I was there, I asked what the 30k service entails, and they told me it’s basically just another oil change.

I then asked about transmission service because, historically, I’ve preferred to service the transmission in my cars somewhere around 25–30k miles.

The service advisor told me that on my specific XC40, the transmission is completely sealed and cannot be serviced at all. According to him, the dealer will not perform a transmission fluid service even if I specifically request and pay for one. He went further and said that once the transmission is opened, it cannot be resealed and the transmission would essentially be unusable and need replacement.

That last part is what caught me off guard.

I completely understand if Volvo considers the fluid “lifetime,” doesn't include transmission fluid changes in the maintenance schedule, or simply doesn't recommend routine service. That's different from saying the transmission physically cannot be serviced or opened without ruining it.

So my question is specifically for anyone familiar with the 2026 XC40 B4 transmission, especially Volvo techs or people who have actually worked on these:

Is what I was told accurate? Is this transmission genuinely designed so that the fluid cannot be drained/refilled or otherwise serviced, and opening it means it cannot be resealed? Or is the dealer basically describing a “lifetime fluid/no scheduled service” policy as meaning the transmission is non-serviceable?

I'm mainly looking for technical information about this particular transmission rather than opinions on how frequently transmission fluid should be changed.

I’m stuck between 2 models:

2020 1.5 T3 R design (£17k)
2022 1.5 T4 PHEV R Design (£19k)

My commute is around 20 miles per day and I’d use a granny charger overnight.

Financially I’m trying to figure out long term which would be better option including running costs.

• How many miles realistically do you get on your PHEV?

• Is the £2k extra for the hybrid worth it or should I just stick to the T3 petrol?

MY26 XC40… still haven’t received the Apple Music app… anyone else? Nothing in my updates or Google store…