Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 C40.
The 2023 Volvo C40 constitutes a single model-year entry in Volvo's portfolio, and its reliability signature is shaped less by the volume of issues than by their character and distribution. Owner-reported data shows 23 total complaints filed against the vehicle, with the structure category emerging as the most frequently cited area of concern, while six recalls issued for the model year indicate manufacturer-acknowledged defects spanning multiple systems. For a researcher mapping quality trajectories, this particular model year offers a nuanced case study: a contained complaint count paired with a recall total that warrants granular examination of specific component histories rather than a sweeping judgment of the vehicle.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 174.4 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 62.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4817 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the C40 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Recharge Twin Ultimate Elec 75.0-kWh | 4.20 sec | 12.80 sec | 402 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Recharge Twin Ultimate Elec 75.0-kWh | 4.30 sec | 12.90 sec | 402 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate Elec 75.0-kWh | 4.00 sec | 12.70 sec | 402 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2023 Volvo C40 top in one area — the structure, 3 of 23 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 112 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33031.6.0 | 2026-05-23 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not… |
| 37839.1.1 | 2026-05-23 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen… |
| 37813.2.0 | 2026-05-20 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with… |
| 37839.1.1 | 2026-05-20 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen… |
| 37826.1.1 | 2026-05-20 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.