Volvo XC40 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
408 PS
Elektromotor Elektro
Electric AWD fun
Fun to Drive!Engine Overview
The Volvo XC40 1 is available with 9 engine variants — from 120 to 408 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 2.0L D2 Drive-E (Diesel, 120 PS) has the D4204T5 (2.0L D2 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 1.5L (Benziner, 129–163 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B3154T (2017–2024, Be Careful) und B3154T (2017–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L!
The Volvo 2.0L T4 Drive-E (Benziner, 190–197 PS) has the B4204T19 (2.0L T4 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T5 Drive-E (Benziner, 247–250 PS) has the B4204T23 (2.0L T5 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B3 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 163 PS) has the B4204T34-B3 (2.0L B3 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B4 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 190–197 PS) has the B4204T34-B4 (2.0L B4 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B5 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 247–250 PS) has the B4204T34-B5 (2.0L B5 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L PHEV (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 211 PS) has the B4204T48-PHEV (2.0L PHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo Elektromotor (Elektro, 238–408 PS) comes with 2 different engines: Volvo-ERAD-XC40-SM (2020–2024, Be Careful) und Volvo-ERAD-XC40-TM (2020–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the Elektromotor!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid: high-voltage shutdown while driving On the XC40 Recharge and T5 Twin Engine, a sudden high-voltage shutdown occurs in rare cases. The vehicle abruptly loses electric drive assistance and warning lights illuminate. The cause is a fault in the high-voltage electronics. Symptoms: Sudden power loss without warning, drive and high-voltage warning lights come on, vehicle can only be driven in a limited manner. | High | |
| Infotainment system freezes or fails The XC40 I infotainment system freezes or crashes, especially on models from 2018–2020. Bluetooth pairing and climate control are also affected. Software updates improve stability. Symptoms: Screen freezes or goes black, climate control unresponsive, Bluetooth permanently fails to connect from 30,000 km | Low | |
| Electronic door handle failure Electronic door handles fail after 30,000–45,000 km, particularly in extreme temperatures. All variants of the first-generation XC40 are affected. Symptoms: Door handle does not respond, door can only be opened from inside or with the key from 40,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 57 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo XC40 1 (2017–2024) — 48 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Gearbox, Rust.
XC40 (D4204T5, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — strictly observe 105,000 km interval, EGR cooler clogged (all VEA diesels affected), DPF clogs especially with short-trip use (D2). Power: 120 PS.
XC40 (B4204T19, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change interval 120,000 km/8 years, Excessive oil consumption due to defective piston rings (up to MY2016), Oil consumption from weak piston rings (VEP4 issue). Power: 190–197 PS.
XC40 (B4204T23, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change every 120,000 km mandatory, Oil consumption piston ring failure (early Drive-E series), Timing belt interval and tensioner — critical maintenance. Power: 247–250 PS.
XC40 (B3154T, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — same Drive-E logic, smaller engine, Elevated oil consumption from turbocharging, Turbocharger seal wears on small displacement. Power: 129 PS.
XC40 (B3154T, 2017–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — same Drive-E logic, smaller engine, Elevated oil consumption from turbocharging, Turbocharger seal wears on small displacement. Power: 156–163 PS.
XC40 (B4204T34-B3, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 163 PS.
XC40 (B4204T34-B4, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 190–197 PS.
XC40 (B4204T34-B5, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 247–250 PS.
XC40 (B4204T48-PHEV, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall 2025: LG high-voltage battery fire risk (2020–2022), ERAD1 clutch pack wears — metal particles in differential, ERAD new generation — limited long-term data. Power: 179 PS.
XC40 (Volvo-ERAD-XC40-SM, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall: BECM software — risk of sudden loss of drive power, BECM/BDU failure — 'Propulsion System Service Urgent', Electric motor total failure (documented case at 37,000 miles). Power: 238 PS.
XC40 (Volvo-ERAD-XC40-TM, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Recall: BECM software — risk of sudden loss of drive power, BECM/BDU system failure — high-voltage disconnect, Recall: BECM microprocessor reset (2021–2022). Power: 408 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo XC40? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee