2021 Volvo XC40 fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Volvo XC40 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge (pure electric). At 49,030 miles, while slowly driving in a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly began shuddering and jerking as if driving over rumble strips. A warning message appeared stating “Propulsion System Failure” and indicated the vehicle would reduce speed…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“The vehicle experienced a complete loss of propulsion, causing it to freeze and become unable to move. The first occurrence happened during the original factory warranty period and required towing to a dealership, but the root cause was not identified at that time. The same loss-of-propulsion…”
filed Jan 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other XC40 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 XC40 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 XC40 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 XC40 | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Volvo XC40
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.