2021 Volvo XC40 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Volvo XC40 — 27% 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
“Back up camera consistently does not turn off. Audio system, including turning signals and reverse alert do not activate. This continues to be a safety risk despite numerous software updates that have allegedly fixed the issues.”
filed Sep 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage…Campaign 21V109000 · Feb 24, 2021
Electrical System problems in other XC40 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 XC40 | 7 | 27% |
| 2023 XC40 | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 XC40 | 3 | 8% |
| 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.