Volvo S40 recalls and problems
12 recalls and 491 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
491
Crashes reported
45
Fires reported
12
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Volvo S40 by year
Most reported Volvo S40 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 103 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 102 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 41 | |
| Air Bags | 39 | |
| Visibility | 32 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | |
| Suspension | 24 | |
| Engine | 23 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
All Volvo S40 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-186 | Mar 18, 2011 | 2011 | Structure | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011 s40 passenger vehicles. |
| 10V-591 | Nov 22, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Seats | Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. |
| 10V-566 | Nov 8, 2010 | 2004–2010 | Equipment | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. |
| 08V-329 | Jul 23, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Steering | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. |
| 08V-101 | Mar 5, 2008 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. |
| 08V-033 | Jan 28, 2008 | 2004–2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york… |
| 06V-137 | Apr 24, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located. |
| 04V-493 | Oct 14, 2004 | 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak. |
| 03V-474 | Nov 17, 2003 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. |
| 03V-424 | Oct 24, 2003 | 2003–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding. |
| 03V-284 | Aug 1, 2003 | 2001–2004 | Equipment | Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-169 | May 21, 2001 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo S40?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Volvo S40 has the most reports (122). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Volvo S40 model years 2000–2011.
What are the most common Volvo S40 problems?
Owners report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems most often.