NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11021936: 2021-2026 Volvo C40bev

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2026 Volvo C40bev, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11021936 summary graphic for 2021-2026 Volvo C40bev
11021936NHTSA document ID
Service campaigncommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Cars Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Campaign S10318 Decal Charge Lid on certain model year 2021 -2026 XC40, EX40, EC40 and C40 Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.
 Volvo Cars has expanded its public charging access around North America. To access, Volvo Cars is making the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter available to drivers of current fully electric Volvo Cars. Volvo only supports the usage of a Volvo approved adapter.
 To avoid misuse, Volvo Cars will affix a NACS adapter warning label inside the charging lid.
 S10318 affects 8,492 vehicles in the U.S. and 2,147 in Canada.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
VolvoC40bev2022-2025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoEc402025, 2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoEx402025Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoXc40bev2021-2026Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11021936?

Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Cars Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Campaign S10318 Decal Charge Lid on certain model year 2021 -2026 XC40, EX40, EC40 and C40 Battery Electric (BEV) vehicles.
 Volvo Cars has expanded its public charging access around North America. To access, Volvo Cars is making the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter available to.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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