Volvo · model year 2023
2023 Volvo XC40
Specifications and certified data for the 2023 model year. All Volvo XC40 model years →
2023 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Twin Motor Core | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Twin Motor Plus | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Twin Plus | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Twin Ultimate | — | Electric | Other | 402 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 Ultimate - Bright Theme | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 258 | 49 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 Ultimate - Dark Theme | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 258 | 49 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge plug-in hybrid T5 Ultimate - Bright Theme | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Other | 258 | 41 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge plug-in hybrid T5 Ultimate - Dark Theme | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Other | 258 | 41 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge Single Motor Core | — | Electric | Other | 235 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Single Motor Plus | — | Electric | Other | 235 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Single Motor Ultimate | — | Electric | Other | 235 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Core | — | Electric | Other | 228 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Plus | — | Electric | Other | 228 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Ultimate | — | Electric | Other | 228 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 Plus | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 208 | 47 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge plug-in hybrid T4 Core | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Other | 208 | 41 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| Recharge plug-in hybrid T4 Plus - Dark Theme | 1,477 cc | Hybrid | Other | 208 | 41 | 134.3 | Dossier |
| B4 AWD Plus - Dark Theme | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 194 | — | — | Dossier |
| B4 Plus | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 194 | — | — | Dossier |
| B4 Ultimate | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 194 | — | — | Dossier |
| B4 Ultimate - Dark Theme | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 194 | — | — | Dossier |
| B3 Core | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| B3 Core | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| B3 Plus | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| B3 Plus - Dark Theme | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| B3 Ultimate | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | 161 | — | — | Dossier |
| T2 Start | 1,477 cc | Petrol | Manual | 127 | — | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2023 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 85 | — | 223 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 345 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo XC40 B4 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2023 Volvo XC40 B5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V908000 2025-12-23 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at…
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25V282000 2025-05-08 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.…
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23V188000 2023-03-22 · model years 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Remedy: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service…
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23V012000 2023-01-19 · model years 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2023
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.