2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge

Price Range: $24,990 - $36,990

Volvo XC40 Recharge Reviews

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Volvo XC40 Recharge - typical "Volvo Unreliable"
JohnK, 06/17/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
My Volvo XC40 Recharge had multiple issues, just 2 days after taking delivery of the XC40 Recharge center console crashed and reset to factory default, and lost navigation display in driver side. Even after a few visits to Volvo dealer, issues are not fully resolved. After dealer fixed the driver navigation display issue, the car is stuck in the “guest profile”, I am unable to login to … Google account. At this point, your dealer is unable to fix the issue properly and whole is very frustrating that nothing really works properly. Volvo Mobile app on this car is simply terrible. If you click on the Demo mode on the mobile app you can't get out of that demo mode. And you can't simply reconnect either- simply awful. Looks like some high school dropout wrote the mobile app. And also, you have to set the privacy setting to fork over all car data to Google before anything works properly- Charge level won't show unless you set the privacy setting open to all your data to Google and Volvo. I heard about this about Volvo, but, good grief this very frustrating that your dealer can't properly fix the issues.This is my first Volvo and probably my last! I had similar frustrating experience my Tesla Model 3 with leaky tail lights and leaky roof, but at least Tesla actually fix the issue. Not the Volvo, can't seem to figure it what is wrong with the car. Update: At ~80 miles infotainment system got stuck in reloading screen and got reset to factory default and lost driver side navigation view. At~120 miles stuck in “Guest profile” and requires full reload of Software- dealer couldn’t even fix this repairs without help from Volvo USA. At ~580 miles AC stopped working in middle of 95 degree weather. At~640 miles, looks like June update happen to car and YouTube music and few other apps stop working. At ~720 miles, car reboot itself awhile driving to Volvo dealer to fix other issues. This cannot be safe to drive. More update: At ~1140 miles shut down and restarted in middle of driving again. At ~1500 miles shut down again. At ~1800 miles charging port stuck in Green. At ~2220 miles dealer finally replace IHU, AC issue is not fixed. Volvo think that replacing IHU will fix the Air Condition. At ~2250 miles same day that IHU was replaced infotainment system reboot again. Yes, Volvo is fully aware of Air Condition issues with compressor on Volvo XC 40 Recharge- they are not sure how to fix it and also part that required fix is out of stock for next 6 months.
86k and happy!
Jak, 11/08/2022
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
Figured we have a bunch of miles more than the average user so wanted to share that we’ve had a very good experience. Not to discount troubles others have had, we just have not had them and have over 86k miles in both warm summer and MN winter driving. Your experience may differ and a warranty may make sense. So far so good here, and love driving this car! As an update we changed tires … at 55k, the continental tires from factory were probably only good for 45-50k and went from great to garbage very quick at end of life; we waited a bit too long to do that. Rear tires wore more heavily than front. We went with Michelin cross climate2’s on this round and will update how that goes, so far very similar noise and handling to the factory tires. The infotainment system has one or two bad days that require a restart and then seems fine. Seems to be around software update times, but nothing consistent or persistent. Normally works beautiful and has all the features needed, despite the mobile app lacking some of the functions that would be nice (like changing charge limit from phone while on a charger ). If you need more range then there might be better options, we push the limits of that some days but the consistency and quality are hard to beat so far. Only 1 warranty repair so far and received a complimentary 40k service. So far so good. ***Update, over 70k and only very intermittent issues with needing to turn off and restart the infotainment (probably 5 times in life of vehicle). Volvo dealer analyzed the battery and there was only a 2% reduction in capacity. Very consistent with the Tesla data on 200k + vehicles (https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-s-x-battery-health-over-time/) ... so shouldn't see any more memes... ***Update 2, Had to resurface front rotors at 75k. Pads had lots of life so resurfaced and kept them on. Will need to do rears in coming 10-15k. This might have to do with doing some driving on gravel somewhat frequently. Very normal if not above average wear and tear. Continues to be a great vehicle.
Take my Volvo, please
L C, 11/27/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
Do your research! Do your research! Do your research! Same issue as review I just read, center console computer went out on my maiden voyage home from the dealership. Took almost 2 weeks to secure a loaner just to have it looked at. After 2 days I picked it up and the console went out on the way home and 3 more times before I could get back to the dealer the same day. They loaner I got … was the same make, model and color -- all electric. 3 days later the rear brakes locked up (according to the manual, these are proprietary and can only be serviced by Volvo, great another red flag). There's more but I won't bore you, the wind up is that it took almost a month to fix it. 4 weeks ago, in the middle of this month of no car, I contacted Volvo requesting a full refund. They've been dragging it out hoping I lose interest. One more complaint, I was promised by the dealer as well as in a Volvo ad that I'd receive a home charging unit for free, nearly two months later it's still a no-show. Do your research!
Poor reliability and efficiency; worse support
E.H., 06/23/2021
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric P8 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
I fell in love with this car when I test drove it. It's snappy and fun, it's quiet, and it looks great. Then I bought it, and everything went to hell. There were electrical problems every day I owned it. The glass spontaneously shattered (nothing hit it) and covered us in sharp fragments and nearly caused a deadly accident. Volvo's Roadside Assistance refused to respond (told me to call … insurance), and their Support could not be bothered to help. The Volvo of Tacoma GM suggested I write up the entire experience and submit it to the Volvo corporate office, which I did in full detail. It was sent early in the work day, and they promised a response in 2 hours. I didn't hear back until the following day, and what I received was a formulaic response that asked me to re-type all the details I had just sent them. Either they had not bothered to read it, or Volvo has their Support people burden their customers so that they give up and go away. So after less than three months as a first-time Volvo customer, I am going away. I am paying the price to sell this rubbish so that I can buy something from a company that actually cares about its build quality, reliability, and support.
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Safety

Our experts’ favorite XC40 Recharge safety features:

City Safety with Auto Braking
Warns the driver and automatically applies the brakes if a front collision is imminent. Can detect vehicles, pedestrians and animals.
Lane Keeping Aid
Alerts the driver if the vehicle begins drifting out of the lane, then applies steering and braking force to guide it back.
Park Assist Pilot
Guides the XC40 into an adjacent parking spot with minimal driver assistance.
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FAQ

Is the Volvo XC40 Recharge a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 XC40 Recharge both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.9 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 XC40 Recharge gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the XC40 Recharge has 16.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Volvo XC40 Recharge. Learn more

Is the Volvo XC40 Recharge reliable?

To determine whether the Volvo XC40 Recharge is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the XC40 Recharge. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the XC40 Recharge's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 XC40 Recharge and gave it a 7.9 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 XC40 Recharge gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 XC40 Recharge is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge?

The least-expensive 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Core 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $53,550.

Other versions include:

  • Core 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $53,550
  • Plus 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $56,250
  • Ultimate 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $59,500
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What are the different models of Volvo XC40 Recharge?

If you're interested in the Volvo XC40 Recharge, the next question is, which XC40 Recharge model is right for you? XC40 Recharge variants include Core 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD), Plus 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD), and Ultimate 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD). For a full list of XC40 Recharge models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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