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2020 Volvo XC40 FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 331 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
23 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD?
EPA figures for the 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo XC40 FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.