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2022 Volvo XC40

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 XC40.

The 2022 Volvo XC40, positioned within the model’s 2017‑2024 production span, registers a modest total of 36 owner complaints, with the most frequent issue centered on the Back Over Prevention system and three recalls recorded to date. Its complaint volume sits squarely in the middle of the range observed across the eight‑year window, indicating a reliability profile that is neither an outlier high nor a low point. As such, the 2022 iteration can be viewed as a steady, representative year in the XC40’s overall durability record, offering researchers a baseline of typical ownership experience without any pronounced spikes in problem areas.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Electric Models: AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside: 48 · 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 Electric Models: AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside: 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R18 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 7.5, 21": 8 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.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174.4 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3721 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

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.

4.2–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2021 P8 R-Design Recharge
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021P8 R-Design Recharge Elec 75-kWh4.20 sec12.80 sec402 hpAWD
2021P8 R-Design Recharge Elec 75-kWh4.30 sec12.90 sec402 hpAWD
2021T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec248 hpAWD
2023B5 Ultimate 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec247 hpAWD
2020T5 R-Design 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec248 hpAWD
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 220-kW 82-kWh6.30 sec15.00 sec248 hpRWD
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 82-kWh6.40 sec15.20 sec248 hpRWD
2024Recharge Ultimate Single Motor Elec 220-kW 82-kWh6.50 sec15.20 sec248 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts and fasteners only.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.06 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity4.40 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 30.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°29.5 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.

The 2022 Volvo XC40 sits in the middle of a generation that shows a clear upward trend in owner complaints: the 2017 and 2018 model years recorded zero complaints, while the 2024 model year logged 12. For 2022, the top complaint area is Back Over Prevention with 13 reports, followed by Unknown or Other (6) and Forward Collision Avoidance (3), indicating that sensor and camera-related issues are the primary owner concerns. Recalls remain consistent at one per year across the sampled years, and no fire complaints are recorded for the 2022 model, though two crash complaints are noted. Technical Service Bulletins have risen sharply from 38 in 2017 to 95 in 2024, suggesting Volvo has been actively addressing emerging issues through dealer-level fixes. Overall, the 2022 XC40 represents a midpoint in a generation where complaint frequency is increasing but still moderate; it is a reasonable used purchase if a pre-purchase inspection confirms the proper function of the rear visibility and collision avoidance systems.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
266
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
36
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention13
Unknown Or Other6
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Structure2
Steering1
Electrical System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Latches/Locks/Linkages,Structure1

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 266 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
37414.3.02026-06-24Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is…
37414.3.02026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is…
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
37839.1.12026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen…
37813.2.02026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with…

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 XC40 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.