NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge Safety Record
The 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 40 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. As a result, this model year carries no star ratings from the federal program, nor does our publication compute a Safety Index for it. The available federal record shows a light burden from recalls and owner complaints. There are zero open recall campaigns on file for the 2021 XC40 Recharge, and 40 unverified owner complaints across its history. This safety profile is based entirely on administrative and consumer reported data. The absence of a crash test result does not indicate this vehicle is safe or unsafe in a collision.
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 40 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge?
No crash test data is on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, meaning this model lacks a federal crash-test rating. It is therefore impossible to assess this vehicle's crashworthiness by federal standards. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has zero NHTSA recall campaigns. Owner complaint volume is modest, with 40 unverified reports for a vehicle now five years old. Consumers reported issues with the Electrical System and Fuel/Propulsion System, reflecting its battery-electric powertrain. Five complaints concern Forward Collision Avoidance and five for Back Over Prevention, indicating driver-assist technology as a consumer-flagged area. Of the 40 complaints, two are tied to crash events and one alleges an injury; none allege a fatality.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge have any recalls?
The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no affected components tied to this model year in the recall record. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, because recall status can change after any publication.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge?
NHTSA has logged 40 unverified owner complaints against the 2021 XC40 Recharge. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (12 reports), the Fuel/Propulsion System (7), an Unknown or Other category (6), Visibility/Wiper systems (5), Back Over Prevention (5), and Forward Collision Avoidance (4). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge?
Any used 2021 XC40 Recharge shopper should run the specific vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued since this record was compiled. Recall status is vehicle-specific and can change at any time.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, giving it a clean recall slate in the NHTSA database at the time this record was compiled.
- Twelve of the 40 unverified owner complaints target the Electrical System, the single largest complaint category for this battery-electric model year.
- Five unverified complaints each were reported against the Back Over Prevention and Forward Collision Avoidance systems, making driver-assist technology a notable theme in the consumer complaint record for this year.
FAQ2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge safety questions
Was the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge 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 40 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge 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 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 40 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Volvo Xc40 Recharge. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc40 Recharge 2021.
- 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.