2024 Volvo XC40 SUV Consumer Reviews
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B5 Core Dark - $41,295 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$36,055Prices based on sales in NJ thru 7/7/25
Final assembly in Belgium
Major mechanical problem after 2 months
P, 04/05/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a brand new XC40 which experienced a major mechanical problem. My car had to be towed to the dealership 2 days ago. I do not have a final diagnosis or remedy and am told that may take another week. But I do know that the problem is serious and "never happens" and was called a "major fault". Reliability was my number one concern buying a new car - I had my previous car over 10 years. I have never had to have my car towed for mechanical problems. Needless to say, this is very disappointing. I like the look of the car and some of the features and thought I was purchasing a long term reliable vehicle. The other negatives I would say are the head restraint position causes a lot of discomfort on longer drives. It is positioned too far forward for me, and I did not know this when just test driving the car. I was trying to resolve this with different pillows with no real solution yet. And I believe the car would be improved by more physical buttons such as for more of the climate control features. You have to use the infotainment screen, and it is difficult when driving to make simple changes like the temperature or fan speed. The google voice controls don't have all of the options you may want, and the voice controls don't always do what you say. My infotainment system has shut down and rebooted twice while I was driving. When this happens, you lose access to everything controlled through the infotainment system. I don't know what is causing this glitch. The car has good performance when driving - it's quick enough and a good drive. But these problems right now are overshadowing my experience with the car. This is a brand new car with 1,300 miles. These problems should not be part of a new car owner's experience.
2024 XC40 mild hybrid - plagued with problems
Troubled XC40, 08/02/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Leased a 2024 XC40 B5 (mild hybrid). The car has a terrible vibration and whining noise at 63+ mph in the front end. The transmission downshifts are clunky, jolting, and unrefined. The automatic emergency braking has activated twice for no reason (nothing in front of the car). The nav screen has blacked out twice for a full day. The dealer doesn't know how to fix it (they are trying hard) and neither does Volvo.
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REGRET trading "up" to 2024 XC40 Mild Hybrid
LA, 03/22/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Plus Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2020 XC T4 for a 2024 XC40 Mild Hybrid - and have learned to regret my decision. How I wish I still had my 2020 XC40!! It was by far a superior SUV. So many changes that Volvo made that are a big deal to the driver - Clock moved from driver display to the center display; the driver display has a map right in the middle and it's so small that it's useless; direction (N/S/E/W) removed from rear-view mirror; downgraded the luxurious seats to "leather-ette" and not as plush; must use premium gas and the gas door is a hassle to open - have to practically stand on your head to unlock; no print version of manual; center display - another map, no notifications of missed texts or phone calls, google assist is a joke, and Sirius is different - can still see the stations but no longer what's playing on each station - you have to actually look over and press the station 1-2 times to see what's playing; can no longer adjust the audio sound balance from left/right/front/back - it can only be front OR back - that's it; and Carplay - the only way to use it is by purchasing a separate cord to plug into the USB (not wireless - it's like going back 10 yrs!) and then your phone won't fit into the phone cradle; also on the center display is the google "how can I help" - which is useless; all the Google stuff is good for 3-4 years and then what?; front collision notification is not nearly as precise; no hooks over back seats for clothes; … just to name a few things!
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A shadow of earlier editions of XC40
SammyBear, 02/03/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Ultimate Dark 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I own a 2020 Volvo XC40 T4 R-Design that came fully loaded when I purchased it used with only 25K miles. It was a dealer’s lease vehicle so maintenance records were pristine. I have had a 2024 XC40 B5 Ultimate as a loaner from the dealer. I could not help but compare this vehicle with the 2020 edition. Pros for the 2024: The electric motor makes restart in Eco mode totally smooth and transparent to the driver. Control for auto start/stop to conserve fuel is no longer available. Cons • Google interface is inferior in many ways to Volvo’s Sensus. First, the text labels with the Google interface are small and more difficult to navigate as a driver. Second, the Google interface is more complicated with many more sub-menus to navigate. Third, the 12 inch display does not provide as much useful info at a glance as the Sensus system. Fourth, drive modes are down from 4+ on 2020 to 2 on the 2024. And last, most of the software bugs are ironed out in my 2020 model whereas the Google system will need more time for users to report bugs that will need to be squashed. • The “get-up-and-go” with the 2020 model has “gone” in the 2024 model. The throttle response of my 187HP 2020 is so much better than the more powerful 2024 that I could not image buying the newer model. • Braking the 2024 takes more pedal pressure than the 2020 model, and the contrast is noticeable immediately. Now I had to get used to the brakes on my 2020, and having different settings through the Sensus system software helped me adapt to the XC40. That option is gone on the 2024. • The ride in the 2024 B5 Ultimate was noisier and not as comfortable as my 2020. This was very surprising given that my is a FWD vehicle with the “sportier” suspension that comes with a R-Design. I admit that ride comfort and quietness was substantially improved on my 2020 R-Design by swapping out the OE Pirelli’s for Michelin CrossClimate2’s. That’s an highly recommended upgrade for ride comfort and stopping distance, especially in wet or snowy road conditions. One final comment regarding the 2024 B5 vs the 2020 T4. The B5 is a AWD vehicle that requires premium fuel and will probably “eat tire treads” more rapidly than the FWD vehicle. That’s been my experience with another AWD vehicle, and in our climate, we just do not need AWD. On demand 4WD is fine except for the increased costs associated with servicing the differential. The T4 will run on 87+ octane gas; Volvo recommends 89 octane or higher for best gas mileage and performance. With Volvo’s recommended fuel for my T4 and with tweaking the performance using Sensus to customize the drive mode, I consistently get 27 MPG around town and 33+ MPG on road trips. I have experienced gas mileage as high as 39 MPG on the highway with worn Pirelli tires, but the aggressive pattern of the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires has reduced highway mileage to 33-36 MPG depending upon weather conditions and speed. Personally, I love the 2020 XC40 that I drive. I chose it over the small luxury options from BMW, Mercedes, and Cadillac because it simply meets my needs with all the luxury touches and safety that one expects with Volvo.
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Judith, 07/23/2024
2024 Volvo XC40 B5 Core Bright 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is quite attractive inside and out. However I I am surprised and disappointed at the gas mileage with a 2.0 engine and electric start I expected better gas mileage. 2nd the backup camera turns off in many instances when needed. One example when changing your temperature control while in reverse the camera does not come on again although I may be backing up. 3rd the screen electronics are too difficult to use and creates safety concerns. The screen is far too difficult to make changes and frequently requires attention to the screen which takes your focus off driving.