Volvo XC40 vs Lexus IS
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 | Lexus IS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 326 | 808 |
| Model years covered | 2019–2025 | 1999–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Crashes reported | 48 | 68 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 38 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Body & Structure |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 24.2% | 14.4% |
Volvo XC40 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
94
28.8%
Electrical System
44
13.5%
Other & Unspecified
39
12.0%
Brakes
30
9.2%
Engine & Cooling
19
5.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
4.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
14
4.3%
Lexus IS by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
148
18.3%
Airbags
114
14.1%
Other & Unspecified
114
14.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
95
11.8%
Engine & Cooling
78
9.7%
Electrical System
45
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
37
4.6%
Steering
34
4.2%