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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Safety Record

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
23Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means the model carries no NHTSA star ratings and no computed Safety Index from our publication. The absence of this data precludes a comprehensive safety assessment. The record does show a Light recall and complaint burden band. There are zero open recall campaigns for this model year. NHTSA has received 23 unverified owner complaints. This information provides a limited view of the vehicle's safety profile; it is not a complete verdict.

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.

MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA crash testNot crash-tested
Recall and complaint burdenLight
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints23 (unverified allegations)
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin?

For this specific model year, the record consists entirely of complaint data, because no recall campaigns have been issued. The 23 unverified complaints span six component categories, with the Electrical System leading at 6 reports, a pattern worth monitoring given the vehicle's all-electric powertrain architecture. The two reported crash allegations and two reported injury allegations within that complaint pool are noted, though none has been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA. The Light burden band reflects that the combined recall-and-complaint volume for this year sits in the lower range relative to the broader vehicle population, but that designation is not a crash-safety grade. No tested sibling years of this model exist in the NHTSA dataset we cover, so there is no adjacent federal crash-test result to reference as context.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin have any recalls?

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no open campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year. Owners should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall records can be updated at any time.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin?

NHTSA has logged 23 unverified consumer complaints against the 2023 C40 Recharge Twin. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 6 reports, followed by Steering, Service Brakes, and Unknown or Other categories each with 4 reports, and Structure and Back Over Prevention each with 3 reports. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.

23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
1reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 6Steering 4Unknown Or Other 4Service Brakes 4Structure 3Back Over Prevention 3

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin?

Any prospective buyer of a used 2023 C40 Recharge Twin should run the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm that no recall campaigns have been added since the time of this record. Zero recalls on file today does not guarantee zero recalls at the time of sale.

  • NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin, meaning no federal frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist for this model year.
  • Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, but owners and buyers should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall records are updated continuously.
  • The 23 unverified owner complaints on record include allegations touching the Electrical System, Steering, Service Brakes, and Structure, with two reported crashes and two reported injuries among those filings, none of which has been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA.
  • The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects low recall and complaint volume relative to the broader vehicle population and is not a measure of crash protection or a substitute for a crash-test score.

FAQ2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin safety questions

Was the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin crash-tested by NHTSA?

No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin 2023.
  • SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
  • EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
  • VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.