Model year guide

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined87 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge efficiency & running costs

Combined87 MPGe
City94 MPGe
Highway80 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$850
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range226 mi
Charge time (240V)8 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,250
Energy only$4,250
Per mile$0.06

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
62.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
4,817 lb
Front track
63.0 in
Rear track
63.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 117

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 117.

This is a TJ Text Only no attachment If a customer experiences a DIM message stating "Propulsion Service Required" and IEM P0A7A48 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service".

Bulletin 37504.3.0 · Power Train · Sep 2026

This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no Total Upgrade is available in VIDA, Note!…

Bulletin 37231.1.1 · Jul 2026

This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no Total Upgrade is available in VIDA, Note…

Bulletin 37893.2.0 · Jul 2026

This is a Technical Journal: text plus 3 .png files and 1 mp4 CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by preforming a IHU reload.

Bulletin 36555.8.0 · Jul 2026

This is a Technical Journal: iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault tracing in VIDA.

Bulletin 37342.2.3 · Jul 2026

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key

Bulletin 33031.6.0 · May 2026

This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will stay on the previous selected station; the audio will be for the station that is s…

Bulletin 37839.1.1 · May 2026

This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System defined by VDN K501 or K502, experiencing the symptom where the audible turn-indicator sound is out of sync and may occasionally skip a “beep” (see TJ_37813_1.…

Bulletin 37813.2.0 · May 2026

This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio banner, meaning in the app view the title of the song and station name will stay on the previous selected station; the audio will be for the station that is s…

Bulletin 37839.1.1 · May 2026

This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software, or after a failed software upgrade, VIDA will report that the FLC2 cannot be unlocked. To resolve this issue, follow the instructions in this TJ under "Ser…

Bulletin 37826.1.1 · May 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the C40 RECHARGE TWIN AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2023 Volvo C40 Recharge vehicles on record

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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge get?

The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge has a U.S. EPA estimate of 87 MPGe combined (94 city / 80 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.