Volvo XC40 vs BMW 530I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volvo XC40 | BMW 530I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 332 | 809 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2025 | 1994–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 55 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.8% | 19% |
Volvo XC40 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
98
29.5%
Electrical System
46
13.9%
Other & Unspecified
39
11.7%
Brakes
30
9.0%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
4.2%
BMW 530I by year
What breaks
Airbags
205
25.3%
Electrical System
106
13.1%
Engine & Cooling
89
11.0%
Seats
67
8.3%
Seat Belts
43
5.3%
Brakes
41
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
40
4.9%
Lights
38
4.7%