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2023 Volvo XC40

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 XC40.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Volvo XC40 pairs an automatic (S8) transmission with EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. Across the 2017–2024 model run captured in owner-reported reliability data, the XC40 has accumulated 41 total complaints, with Back Over Prevention standing out as the top complaint area and four recalls on record. The dataset marks 2024 as both the highest and lowest complaint year at 12 complaints, indicating the reliability history is still emerging rather than settled. That context frames the 2023 XC40 as a model year sitting within an early, limited reliability record that researchers should treat as preliminary.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire size235/55R18 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 7.5, 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter32146443
Battery31652067 alt 31652065
Front wiper blades32341612
Thermostat31686235 alt 32263962
Cabin air filter32226484 alt 31497285

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 weight3721 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
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.

6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2023 B5 Ultimate
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023B5 Ultimate 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec247 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
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
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.

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 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 Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (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 federal record shows zero complaints for the 2017 and 2018 model years, rising to 12 complaints in 2024, indicating an upward trend in reported issues across the generation. For the 2023 model year, the data does not provide a total complaint count, but the top‑reported areas are Back Over Prevention (9 reports), Unknown or Other (4), Electrical System (4), and Service Brakes (3). Additionally, 2023 logged 7 crash‑related complaints and no fire‑related complaints. Placing 2023 between the complaint‑free early years and the higher‑complaint 2024 suggests that its issue frequency is likely intermediate, though the exact magnitude is unspecified total complaint count remains unquantified risk of problems relative to its siblings and consider a thorough pre‑purchase inspection, especially of the braking and electrical systems.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
209
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
41
Owner complaints
7 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 41 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Back Over Prevention9
Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System4
Service Brakes3
Visibility/Wiper2
Lane Departure1
Electrical System,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

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 209 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…
37618.3.52026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find…
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…

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 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 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.