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Volvo S40 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 491 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Volvo S40 (2000–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2000.

12
safety recalls, all years
491
owner complaints, all years
2004
year with most recalls
2000
year with most complaints

Pick your Volvo S40 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Volvo S4025
2010 Volvo S4029
2009 Volvo S40310
2008 Volvo S40216
2007 Volvo S40225
2006 Volvo S40358
2005 Volvo S40369
2004 Volvo S40648
2003 Volvo S40218
2002 Volvo S40127
2001 Volvo S40284
2000 Volvo S401122

What Volvo S40 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 491 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 122.

All Volvo S40 recalls (12)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Volvo S40, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 11V186000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011 s40 passenger vehicles. A crack on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment may have developed during the forming process in component production.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for cracks on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment. If no crack is found, no further action is needed. If the inspection reveals that a vehicle has a crack in…

    Model years: 2011

  2. Seats

    NHTSA 10V591000 Reported 7,420 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling certain passenger vehicles equipped with power front passenger seats. The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front power seat stops for both front seats for the presence of an "end stop" and repair the vehicles as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  3. Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)

    NHTSA 10V566000 Reported 416 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

    Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  4. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 08V329000 Reported 1,020 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2008, 2009

  5. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V101000 Reported 1,114 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2007

  6. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 08V033000 Reported 23,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006

  7. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 06V137000 Reported 16,175 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006

  8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 04V493000 Reported 1,719 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the vacuum hose. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Owners should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2004

  9. Vacuum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V474000 Reported 36,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2000

  10. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 03V424000 Reported 15,067 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a v-clamp to the fuel rail. Owner notification began on january 28, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  11. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V284000 Reported 220,407 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.

    Remedy: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  12. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 01V169000 Reported 19,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

    Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2001

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.