2025 Volvo EC40: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
0 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Owner complaints: 0 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: n/a
Recalls: 3 campaigns (1 severe)
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25V282000 | 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. |
| 25V392000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software | Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake… |
| 25V908000 | 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. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a compact premium car of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 106 MPGe · estimated annual energy cost $700 · EPA range 298 mi
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
FAQ
Is the 2025 Volvo EC40 a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 88/100, computed from 0 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
What does a 2025 Volvo EC40 cost to run per year?
About $1,510 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $7,550 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2025 Volvo EC40 have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2025 Volvo EC40, 1 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/05/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other luxury compacts of about the same age.
What will a 2025 Volvo EC40 really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
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Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Thin evidence — 0 complaints, 3 recalls on record
- 0 NHTSA complaints on record (0.0/yr of exposure) — better than a typical year of this model (1.0/yr)
- 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems
- Thin complaint record — this score is held close to the model's own average rather than read as evidence of quality