Volvo XC40 FWD

20192021 · 3 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
27
Best
27

The Volvo XC40 FWD has been tested by the EPA across 3 different configurations spanning model years 2019 through 2021. Over this period, the XC40 FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300233226MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,200233327MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,200233327MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
26
2020
27
2019
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (XC40 FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo XC40 FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volvo Volvo XC40 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
9
Total Deaths
5

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.1%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
0.0%
DUI Involved
33.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

100%
Front
0%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2021
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2021
5
2019
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory