2019 Subaru Forester vs 2019 Volvo XC40
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Subaru Forester | 2019 Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 833 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 568 | 303 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,200 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 370 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 134 | 2 |
| Engine | 106 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 3 |
| Power Train | 38 | 2 |
| Visibility | 38 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 2 |
| Structure | 25 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 67 | 0 |
| Stalling | 49 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2019 Subaru Forester
2019 Volvo XC40
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.