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Volvo EC40

The 2026 Volvo EC40 presents a generally good reliability profile, but potential buyers should be aware of a notable number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

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Model-year guides

20262025
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Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2026000000
2025000000

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBody styleTransmission
2026suv—
2025suvAutomatic

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriorSeat rows
2026——————
20255440414.3Seat rows: 22

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingsabsRated vehicleesctractionControladaptiveCruiseControllaneDepartureWarningrearCameraparkAssistautoReverseSystem
2026—standard————————
2025Rated vehicle: 2025 Volvo EC40 4 DR RWDstandard2025 Volvo EC40 4 DR RWDstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard

Model year reports

2026

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The 2026 Volvo EC40 presents a generally good reliability profile, but potential buyers should be aware of a notable number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

2025

Open report

The 2025 Volvo EC40 presents an average reliability profile, but a critical braking system recall demands close inspection.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Volvo EC40?

Carfocal currently has 2 published EC40 reports, covering 2025 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Volvo EC40 presents a generally good reliability profile, but potential buyers should be aware of a notable number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).

Published year coverage: 2025, 2026.

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Is the Volvo EC40 reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo EC40. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 volvo ec40 presents a generally good reliability profile, but potential buyers should be aware of a notable number of technical service bulletins (tsbs). and the 2026 volvo ec40's value proposition hinges on its clean record for recalls and complaints, offset by a substantial tsb count. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Volvo EC40?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2025 through 2026.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data
Published guides
2
Years tracked
2
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints