VOLVO C40: the vibration issue addressed...
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2024
- Time for an ownership update!
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Great video....hope all is smooth from here on out with the C40 👍
Thanks bud! Hope so too, otherwise a good reason to start shopping, haha! Cheers, 😉
@@thom-lov let's be honest....us car enthusiasts don't need a "good reason" to shop for a new car.....any reason will do..... 😂
Thanks for the update Thom - my conclusion: more waiting.....
Pretty much, sorry! 😂
C40 Twin 2024, I have the same problem, the majority of the vibration is between 100/km to 109km/h, before and after it is bearable.
Possible fix! I have same issue and have booked in with Volvo in 2 weeks. I have researched this issue extensively and it is most likely due to the sounded deadening foam inside the michelin tyres on both the polestars and volvos which have come loose (glue melted) and bunched up inside the tyre. Have your garage remove the foam inserts from the tyres and should fix your issue! Volvo garage also told me when making my booking that this is a known issue and volvo/polestar will stop using these tyres going forwards. Same issue exists with Ioniq 5 and Tesla as other manufacturers also use the same type of foam.
@@JessCC-js5di I have swapped my winter tires, I don't have the foams in the tires and it still does it :(
@@dominicdupont3917 Same here with a V60 D4. Dunlop, Continental, Pirelli and now Hankook. Both 17 and 18". Vibration is still there
Its a known issue with an unkown fix
Hello Thom,
Encore une fois merci pour tes vidéo toujours intéressantes et instructives.
Je possède un modèle Single Motor MY2024 que j’ai réceptionné en Octobre 2023.
Malgré le fait que ça soit une propulsion, le véhicule se met aussi à vibrer sur le train arrière lorsqu’on roule entre 90 et 120 km en forte accélération.
J’ai apporté mon véhicule au concessionnaire comme me l’a conseillé Volvo. Ils ont effectivement perçu cette vibration et m’ont dit qu’ils n’avaient pas de solution et de correction pour le moment (30 mars 2024) et qu’ils me préviendraient lorsqu’ils auraient un correctif afin que je puisse rapporter mon véhicule pour réparation ou amélioration…
Nous sommes visiblement plusieurs à avoir ce problème sur les modèles propulsion !
I experienced the same vibration problem with my XC40 MY23, which I had for a year until I got my new XC40 MY24. The issue is much different now. The vibration is no longer at 100-110 km. But it is when I accelerate between 70 to 95km. It is totally different vibration. You can feel it in the seat alot. I addressed the issue to my dealer. If anyone have had luck with fixing the problem with the XC40 MY24 ? Let me know 😊
I appreciate your videos 👍 keep up the good work
Thanks for the info. I did read about a vibration when accelerate strong, however not the one you describe. I'll look into that!
Have C40 Y2024 it has vibration my understanding its a know long standing volvo issue of top cap on suspension unit were bearing sit, which volvo have on all C40+XC40. My garage has replaced it but Volvo still havent got a solution for it so it my come back at any time 🤯
In case it's useful, a few Polestar 2 owners are reporting a similar issue and it's down to the acoustic foam inside the tyre becoming a bit loose and resonating inside the tyre. Not sure this should affect nearly-new cars though!
Same issue with my MY24 C40 twin, the airbag solution is just a temporarily solution I was told by de Volvo dealer. In principle, it's just a vibration demper, to disguise the issue. Really disappointed that the issue is still there with the MY24. Possibly it's to do with an issue of instability of the front motor and driveshaft. I also feel the vibration when the front motor is regenerating. Also, I feel play on the rear motor when slowly accelerating. This is my first Volvo, and it's not the experience I was hoping for. The AWD drivetrain is a mess in comparison with my Tesla Model 3 before. I would recommend people to go for the RWD instead, it will be a better experience with the MY24 XC/C40. The AWD doesn't seem capable of delivering the power to the front axle sufficiently. I experience lots of torque steer as well, making it unpredictable and non-confidence aspiring driving the car in a spirited manner. The car's acceleration feels different anytime I want to make use of the full power. Very inconsistent overall. These cars are made for cruising along, hence I advise to go for the RWD and just enjoy the car as it's intended. In that sense, it's an enjoyable car and relaxing to drive.
Possible fix! I have same issue and have booked in with Volvo in 2 weeks. I have researched this issue extensively and it is most likely due to the sounded deadening foam inside the michelin tyres on both the polestars and volvos which have come loose (glue melted) and bunched up inside the tyre. Have your garage remove the foam inserts from the tyres and should fix your issue! Volvo garage also told me when making my booking that this is a known issue and volvo/polestar will stop using these tyres going forwards. Same issue exists with Ioniq 5 and Tesla as other manufacturers also use the same type of foam.
Same exact symptoms I’m experiencing. I’m currently going through the process of lemon law . It’s an ongoing issue, they have replaced all 4 axle and front drive motor and steering wheel vibration at 65 mph continued now they are replacing the air bag assembly , but that’s just a temporary fix . It’s a really good looking car but not worth the headache .
Hmmmmmm sad news. I have the same issue, and in januar i had the fix with the airbag in the steering wheel. At my car it didnt help at all, the vibrations are still there, and i even feel them at my feets now.
And now i do have a strange sound when i pull up between 30 and 80 km an hour.
My driving axels in the front will be replaced in a couple of weeks. Dont know if its related to the vibrations
The airbag fix is quite an old fix (October ish) and my dealer told me to wait.
I got my wheels balanced, tyres balanced and even rims changed & rebalanced. Didn’t fix the vibration at around 100km/hr
Thanks, yes and apparently the part is quite rare as well. I might get it anyway now, so confusing haha!
We recently purchased a MY23 XC40 and also having the handle vibration issue at above 100km/h. I have contacted the volvo but yet to go see them. It feels like a weak phone vibration just continuously going. Hope they can fix it soon
Check with your dealership about the potential 'airbag fix'. Otherwise let them register your complaint/issue to make sure they will solve it once they have a final one....
@thom - thank you for highlighting this issue. Why do you think Volvo is unable to fix this? This is my first time owning a Volvo (2023 C40) and I am not familiar with how Volvo deals with customer complaints. Is there an equivalent of lemon law there in Netherlands?
My car is still new and I haven’t experienced the vibration issue: when did it start to happen for you (I mean after how many miles?).
Thanks. I had it immediately so perhaps you have a good one 😉 Not sure how Volvo did not discover this issue during testing, but hopefully the airbag fix will solve it for the most of us!
@@thom-lov as it happens I was driving on bad freeways here in the USA. I managed to take my C40 on a long drive on interstate freeway with smooth roads - lo and behold, the vibration showed up between 65-68mph range. I am so disappointed and worried.
I went to the same story for about 1-1/2 year. I just get called by my dealer saying that Volvo issued a new technical bulletin and parts and they will change something related to the Airbag (finger crossed !)
I can get it to vibrate at low and high speed, but depend on what is turned on of assistents/cruise control systems, but all in relation to have heavy right foot I drive wirh. So if I drive less aggrassive no vibrations
With no sun shade. How's the summer months? Can you cool down the interior before you get in?
It really blocks sun and heat, no issues. Yes, you can start preconditioning from the app.
there recall about charging port they put in my c40 2023 new charging port at the volvo dealer and 2 software modification aslo i think you needed to contact your volvo dealer
thanks! will do :-)
hi all, Possible fix! I have same issue and have booked in with Volvo in 2 weeks. I have researched this issue extensively and it is most likely due to the sounded deadening foam inside the michelin tyres on both the polestars and volvos which have come loose (glue melted) and bunched up inside the tyre. Have your garage remove the foam inserts from the tyres and should fix your issue! Volvo garage also told me when making my booking that this is a known issue and volvo/polestar will stop using these tyres going forwards. Same issue exists with Ioniq 5 and Tesla as other manufacturers also use the same type of foam.
Thanks!
2024 dual - same vibration issue at 55MPH+ Waiting on airbag replacement which is currently on back order. Also experiencing a vibration in the steering wheel at 0MPH when the cabin is very warm and AC is on level 2+. Not the best ownership experience: vibration @ 55MPH, interior cabin fan vibration, two rear cracked tail lights same spot (wtf!), and now vibration at 0MPH.
Sorry to hear. Make sure to be close on your dealership for any potential fixes!
Vibration is still a problem with our XC40, we went back twice to the dealer in Groningen. A week ago they tried the airbag fix but the vibration is still there at 104kmh.
thanks! Did the airbag fix make it more bearable to drive?
@@thom-lov I don't even know if the airbag was replaced. The new airbag would have had a counter resonator so the vibration would stop but after testing, the dealer concluded that the problem was not solved. Maybe they left the new airbag, maybe not... After a few weeks the vibrations seem less severe but still noticeble.
Hi Thom, if you knew about & actually experienced this vibration issue during test drives before you bought the C40, would you have bought it? Thanks.
No I would not. We don’t have this ‘lemon law’ thing like eg the US. Hence I’m stuck with a not proper product and really depending on the dealership to solve this, whilst they can’t pretty much.
@@thom-lov Thanks for the immediate reply😃 Your videos are very helpful for those considering purchasing this car!
For the "pin" in the charge port there is a Re-Call !
thanks!
US driver here and yes vibration sucks but I feel it’s gotten better or i just have gotten used to it. Dealership informed me it’s a known issue that Volvo doesn’t have a solution for yet. So I rather hold onto my car rather then have the service dept try something that may/ may not work. Let along have them drive my car for an unspecified amount of miles.
I've read on a forum for a XC90 I think??. He went through thousands of $ to try and fix the issue and still no luck. I gave up as well
I bought a used, 2018 xc40 r design. Issue remain unresolved- they replaced propshaft etc, tires were blamed, seat vibration also. Feeling really frustrated and extremely disappointed
Sorry to hear. Make sure to stay in contact with the dealership and push for a solution.
Oh my, this vibration thing is going on and on. Really I‘m just waiting till a final fix, I’m tired going to dealership for this ‚fix‘ which doesn’t fix it really.
I knowwww, grrrr!
Same issue still, at 115km/h it’s very noticeable in the steering wheel.
My2024 xc40 recharge twin plus
Possible fix! I have same issue and have booked in with Volvo in 2 weeks. I have researched this issue extensively and it is most likely due to the sounded deadening foam inside the michelin tyres on both the polestars and volvos which have come loose (glue melted) and bunched up inside the tyre. Have your garage remove the foam inserts from the tyres and should fix your issue! Volvo garage also told me when making my booking that this is a known issue and volvo/polestar will stop using these tyres going forwards. Same issue exists with Ioniq 5 and Tesla as other manufacturers also use the same type of foam.
@@JessCC-js5di Hi, I just swaped my tires for the winter, both my winters and summers doesn't have the sound foam inside of them. I still have the vibration at ~115km/h with summer tires.
@@dominicdupont3917 ahh sorry to hear, i will see if mine is fixed on the 18th, if not, then it has got to be an issue with the front motor power delivery (twin motor spec). Which i would assume in todays age could be resolved via an over the air update to ensure the correct power delivery is running between the front and rear
@@JessCC-js5di Haha I hope your problem will be solved, keep me updated!
Why do you think it's a power delivery issue?
Honestly I'm starting to think that's it's maybe the shaft of the motor that has something, don't you think?
With vibrations, the usual diagnostic is to look at wheel balancing and tires.
Yeah we’ve all been there haha
XC40 B5 AWD - vibration is sooooo annoying (I feel it most above 110-115 km/h but it's cyclical, so obviously not the wheels)
Possible fix! I have same issue and have booked in with Volvo in 2 weeks. I have researched this issue extensively and it is most likely due to the sounded deadening foam inside the michelin tyres on both the polestars and volvos which have come loose (glue melted) and bunched up inside the tyre. Have your garage remove the foam inserts from the tyres and should fix your issue! Volvo garage also told me when making my booking that this is a known issue and volvo/polestar will stop using these tyres going forwards. Same issue exists with Ioniq 5 and Tesla as other manufacturers also use the same type of foam.
My volvo c40, 2 months new showed a Propulsion System failure and now I don't have a car 😊
I think the vibration has nothing to do with the steering wheel or the airbag. Once you reach the 120km you can obviously feel the whole car vibrating. I have little confidence in driving at higher speed.
As the vibration issue solved? 😢
Later this month I’ll have more news about that!
@@thom-lov ok! I really hope it fixes it, would be amazing if you do another video that explain how they fixed it !
@@dominicdupont3917 will do! Stay tuned.
Idk how the NVH engineers could sign off on this.
Same 😂🥲
Ahh man... Volvo is really bad at making reliable steering.
I've had a 2017 S60 R-Design and the front wheels would make a crazy loud sound when turning left or right at low/no-speed and they would go out of alignment every few months - I barely drive.
Now on my 2022 C40 Twin Ultimate, this vibration is annoying the hell out of me, not to mention the car freaking pulls right at high speeds (70km/h and up) even though the wheels are perfectly aligned and balanced (checked).
I have been reporting same issue to Volvo and dealer. Dealer never accepted it. VOLVO Ireland simply not accepting it.