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2019 Volvo XC40

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 XC40.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Volvo XC40 is a compact SUV that pairs an automatic S8 transmission with an engine requiring 5.9 quarts of oil, available in 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-20 viscosities, and achieves an EPA-estimated 23/31/26 mpg city/highway/combined. Owner feedback for this model year includes 30 complaints, with service brakes as the primary concern, and four recalls. Across the XC40’s complaint history from 2017 to 2024, the 2024 model year uniquely holds both the highest and lowest complaint counts at 12, placing the 2019’s total well above that later benchmark.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H6 EFB; H6 AGM · 720; 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H6 EFB; H6 AGM · 720; 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R17, P235/55R18, P235/50R19, P245/45R20, P245/40R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter32146443
Battery30659531
Front wiper blades32341612
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31497285 alt 31497284

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3708 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume25 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XC40 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2019 T5 R-Design
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec248 hpAWD
2019T5 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec248 hpAWD
2019T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec248 hpAWD
2019T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec248 hpAWD
2019T4 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.10 sec187 hpFWD
2019T4 Momentum 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.10 sec187 hpFWD
2019T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.10 sec248 hpAWD
2020T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec248 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberH6 EFB; H6 AGM
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720; 760 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberH7
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque29.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 147.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. center bolt., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 81.0 ft. lbs. screw to crankshaft., Step 4: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°, Step 3: Turn 120°.29.5 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°.33 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inside Bolts15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Based on the federal record, the 2019 Volvo XC40 occupies an interesting middle position in its generation. The year-by-year data is incomplete—it begins with 2017–2018 (both showing 0 complaints) and jumps to 2024 (12 complaints)—but the target-year complaint data indicates 2019 did record issues, specifically with Service Brakes (4 complaints), followed by Forward Collision Avoidance and Air Bags (2 each), plus 4 crash-related complaints. TSB volume grew steadily from 38 in 2017 to 58 in 2018 to 95 by 2024, suggesting increasing technical service bulletins as the model aged. Notably, recalls remained flat at 1 across all years in the record, indicating no major systemic recall campaigns. The 2019 model appears to be the inflection point where complaints began to emerge after two complaint-free years, though still far below the 12 complaints recorded in 2024. Concrete takeaway: 2019 represents a reasonable purchase within this generation—it predates the spike in complaints seen in later model years, maintains the same single-recall status as its siblings, and shows no fire-related complaints—but buyers should verify the specific Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance issues have been addressed on any individual vehicle under consideration.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
303
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes4
Unknown Or Other3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Air Bags2
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Structure,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 303 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
34521.11.12026-05-07Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test…
36496.10.02026-05-07Power TrainThis is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the…
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 XC40 take?

5.9 qt of 104°F and below: 0W-30; Between -22°F - 104°F: 5W-30; Extreme Driving Conditions: 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 XC40 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XC40 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.