I tried a V60 D4 (so not a hybrid) as a loaner car (when my own V60 went through "Volvo surgery"), and found it very impressive. Smooth, torqey and economical. My T6 Recharge is acceptable frugal, but the D4 was in a totally different league in that regard.
I appreciate the videos, Thom! With the confusion around EX 30's arrival in here in California (plus the US tariff situation), I decided to jump on a good lease deal for the Polestar 2 instead. The electric adventure begins.
My C40 has had the airbag fix and it decoupled the vibration from the steering wheel. However, the front end still has vibration issues, mostly noticeable under heavy acceleration and highway speeds. I'll give the dealership another shot at it. Hopefully the axle replacements fixes it permanently like mentioned here.
Hello from Malaysia! My C40 has vibration issues and it took me 4 trips to the service center to get Volvo Malaysia to approve the repair. I was told there’s a Technical Journal (TJ) on this vibration issue and Volvo has released revised front axles with different part number. My repair is scheduled next week, will report back if it fixes the issue
@yrh0413 It would be really lovely and helpful if there is a technical bulletin number that you can share with us, if of course you can get that from your dealership...
Yes, as i said before, can totally agree to tom's explanations bout the v60 Diesel. Love my v60 D4 model year 2019, such a relaxed and smooth car to drive. Recently i had the chance to do the 24h test drive of the EX 30 here in Germany. Have to say its not that bad. Of course it is a very small car, made for only two adults obviously, and the interior's quality is not the luxury kind. But the suspension and driving comfort is quite good. So are the comfy seats in the front. No software problems. Nice to drive even on german Autobahn. Not so good: loading time, high price, the right driver's knee is threatened by the sharp edge of the middle console.
Still have the vibration here too, MY24 xc40 twin plus. Have you ever noticed that when you loosen up the steering wheel tightener, there’s no vibration. I really think this is front the front axil…
My MY2025 EX40 (just took delivery a week ago) showed me a propulsion system error and then a day later, the gear wouldn't shift into neither D nor R. Not exactly off to a great start. :-/
My 2018 xc40 r design- soooo frustrated… bought it second-hand - vibrating not only in steering wheel, but also seat… highway speeds. They did tyres, highspeed balancing, replaced propshaft and dont know what else…. Tells me it is fixed, it is not! Want to cry!!
hey, do you think Volvo will ever update XC90? And if yes, will Volvo ever consider a V6 engine? Personally I don't see how they can compete with GLE and X5 with limited power output.
Ive had multiple conversations about this vibration issue. The C40 Recharge isn't the only EV that has it. The XC40 has it as well although i don't know how widespread it is. The cause can be attributed to something all EVs need - dampers. The axel needs a damper but the steering wheel column should have one too. I don't know why this hasn't escalated to being a known issue yet. The only positive is that even with the vibration, it won't cause any issues with the vehicle.
@@michael_thiel That's unfortunate. Meanwhile, you might be able to shift if you give at least 30 min gap between each driving session, and sometime the car will actually shift if you use secondary key.
Had an MY22 XC60 B4 diesel before I got an MY24 XC60 T6 Black Edition. The diesel was great on road trip but annoying as a daily commuter - too noisy and rough especially when cold.
Oh my, this C40 vibration is hilarious. Volvo trying to fix the symptoms instead of the actual problem causing it. I still have my (vibrating) C40 and I frankly gave up on hoping for a solution
I also have the vibration symptom fix in my XC40. It really changes the vibration and around 100km an hour it vibrates less. But a you say, the steering is nerveus at more different speeds. Really stupid solution.
Am so disappointed with my 1 1/2 year old C40, I love the driving experience (mostly) but the infotainment system is beyond awful, I spend most of my time trying to get it to reconnect to the web, even using my phone as a hotspot doesn’t help and every time I reboot the system something else fails, like losing gps) or Spotify locking up. On top of that I regularly have the tailgate either open or close when I don’t want it too. Whoever thought it was a good idea to put an automatic sensor in a car that by design would regularly have cables trailing across the back end for charging should be forced to go round and apologise to every c40 owner in person! Beyond any doubt by far the worst new car I’ve ever had
@@thom-lov I am -eally like your videos too but i reported it about 3 days after the vibration had them try to fix it they couldn't and agreed to buy it back- a little more complicated than that but
I think diesels are not selling well. Also, push for diesels in EU was for carbon pollution reduction but nitrogen oxide pollution ended up outweighing and benefits from efficiency. EVs are best, no?
Diesels have terrible value here in NL as government pushes PHEV and EV. Not sure if that was the right call as these diesels are just suuuper efficient.. Well well..
I agree with your point. There's no way in hell I would buy a diesel car in 2024. EVs are the future. I think Thom it's just upset about the vibration, and the fact Volvo is not doing a good job about getting this resolved, nor is the EC30 looking great either.
I tried a V60 D4 (so not a hybrid) as a loaner car (when my own V60 went through "Volvo surgery"), and found it very impressive. Smooth, torqey and economical. My T6 Recharge is acceptable frugal, but the D4 was in a totally different league in that regard.
I appreciate the videos, Thom! With the confusion around EX 30's arrival in here in California (plus the US tariff situation), I decided to jump on a good lease deal for the Polestar 2 instead. The electric adventure begins.
My C40 has had the airbag fix and it decoupled the vibration from the steering wheel. However, the front end still has vibration issues, mostly noticeable under heavy acceleration and highway speeds. I'll give the dealership another shot at it. Hopefully the axle replacements fixes it permanently like mentioned here.
What do you mean the front end vibrates?
Hello from Malaysia! My C40 has vibration issues and it took me 4 trips to the service center to get Volvo Malaysia to approve the repair.
I was told there’s a Technical Journal (TJ) on this vibration issue and Volvo has released revised front axles with different part number.
My repair is scheduled next week, will report back if it fixes the issue
Well that surely sounds interesting! Keep us posted, curious! 🙂
My -23 C40 Twin got fixed, no more vibrations with the new front axles from the front wheel drive C40, they are better/stronger.
@@raitsa5834 That's great! Good to know this new axle update seem to works. Thanks!
@yrh0413 It would be really lovely and helpful if there is a technical bulletin number that you can share with us, if of course you can get that from your dealership...
@@raitsa5834 Can you tell us more about the fix including, any information we could share with our local dealers?
Yes, as i said before, can totally agree to tom's explanations bout the v60 Diesel. Love my v60 D4 model year 2019, such a relaxed and smooth car to drive. Recently i had the chance to do the 24h test drive of the EX 30 here in Germany. Have to say its not that bad. Of course it is a very small car, made for only two adults obviously, and the interior's quality is not the luxury kind. But the suspension and driving comfort is quite good. So are the comfy seats in the front. No software problems. Nice to drive even on german Autobahn. Not so good: loading time, high price, the right driver's knee is threatened by the sharp edge of the middle console.
Still have the vibration here too, MY24 xc40 twin plus.
Have you ever noticed that when you loosen up the steering wheel tightener, there’s no vibration.
I really think this is front the front axil…
Think I’m just gonna take off the whole steering wheel and drive without
Hahaha
My MY2025 EX40 (just took delivery a week ago) showed me a propulsion system error and then a day later, the gear wouldn't shift into neither D nor R. Not exactly off to a great start. :-/
hopefully its fixed soon and you can enjoy the car as it is pretty good 😉
My 2018 xc40 r design- soooo frustrated… bought it second-hand - vibrating not only in steering wheel, but also seat… highway speeds. They did tyres, highspeed balancing, replaced propshaft and dont know what else…. Tells me it is fixed, it is not! Want to cry!!
hey, do you think Volvo will ever update XC90? And if yes, will Volvo ever consider a V6 engine? Personally I don't see how they can compete with GLE and X5 with limited power output.
Does the vibration indicate a future failure of the driveshaft?
Vibrations are never good for fasteners and structural welds over time
Yep good question. I have no idea frankly. I guess time will tell…
Ive had multiple conversations about this vibration issue. The C40 Recharge isn't the only EV that has it. The XC40 has it as well although i don't know how widespread it is. The cause can be attributed to something all EVs need - dampers. The axel needs a damper but the steering wheel column should have one too. I don't know why this hasn't escalated to being a known issue yet. The only positive is that even with the vibration, it won't cause any issues with the vehicle.
Yeah, but why no other manufacturers got this. It's a 60k cat.
@@lordvoldemort2564 They use dampers...it's really not that bad TBH... doesn't bother me while driving but regardless, they should address it.
I've heard that the firmware 3.1.2 has big issue with MY2024 where the car won't shift into drive. Hope there'll be fix coming soon.
That just happened to me on my MY2025 EX40 on firmware 3.1.2!
@@michael_thiel That's unfortunate. Meanwhile, you might be able to shift if you give at least 30 min gap between each driving session, and sometime the car will actually shift if you use secondary key.
Any news when the 2025 EX30 will be available? It has been stated the US EX30 won’t be available until that release.
The US EX30 launch is the biggest secret (unknown) coming from Sweden, ever! lol
Can you please talk about MY 25 XC 90? Any updates or refreshers?
Noted! 🙂
Had an MY22 XC60 B4 diesel before I got an MY24 XC60 T6 Black Edition. The diesel was great on road trip but annoying as a daily commuter - too noisy and rough especially when cold.
I also noted the diesel noise being way louder than the petrol engines, funny how you get used to things so quickly 😊
Oh my, this C40 vibration is hilarious. Volvo trying to fix the symptoms instead of the actual problem causing it. I still have my (vibrating) C40 and I frankly gave up on hoping for a solution
I’m going for plan B: sell the car 😂
@@thom-lovI was offered 33k for a car bought at 56k e last year
Do you prefer with or without the airbag fix?
Without actually lol
Sorry to hear Volvo can’t find root cause of vibration. Have 28,000 miles on my 2023 XC40 Recharge and no vibration.
Glad to hear! On to many more safe and fun miles Barry!
What is next step about the vibration?
Get rid of the problem and buy a proper Volvo.
I also have the vibration symptom fix in my XC40. It really changes the vibration and around 100km an hour it vibrates less. But a you say, the steering is nerveus at more different speeds. Really stupid solution.
Yep, overall its a pretty bad 'fix'.
Am so disappointed with my 1 1/2 year old C40, I love the driving experience (mostly) but the infotainment system is beyond awful, I spend most of my time trying to get it to reconnect to the web, even using my phone as a hotspot doesn’t help and every time I reboot the system something else fails, like losing gps) or Spotify locking up. On top of that I regularly have the tailgate either open or close when I don’t want it too. Whoever thought it was a good idea to put an automatic sensor in a car that by design would regularly have cables trailing across the back end for charging should be forced to go round and apologise to every c40 owner in person! Beyond any doubt by far the worst new car I’ve ever had
the tailgate bumped in to me too many times as well when plugging in/out the charging cable, annoying!!
V60 CC B4 Diesel MHEV❤
Volvo bought my XC40 recharge back because of the vibration
You’re in the US?
@@thom-lov I am -eally like your videos too but i reported it about 3 days after the vibration had them try to fix it they couldn't and agreed to buy it back- a little more complicated than that but
Why don't they do this in Europe? Been 1.5 years of terrible experience
@@thom-lovI'm suing them in Europe. It's distracting at high speeds. Not usual for a car.
I think diesels are not selling well. Also, push for diesels in EU was for carbon pollution reduction but nitrogen oxide pollution ended up outweighing and benefits from efficiency. EVs are best, no?
Diesels have terrible value here in NL as government pushes PHEV and EV. Not sure if that was the right call as these diesels are just suuuper efficient.. Well well..
I agree with your point. There's no way in hell I would buy a diesel car in 2024. EVs are the future. I think Thom it's just upset about the vibration, and the fact Volvo is not doing a good job about getting this resolved, nor is the EC30 looking great either.
Diesel, really? 😂
They dont have a solution. Will ask for a refund. They are not selling bananas for 2 dollar here.