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2010 Volvo S40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2010 Volvo S40, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
9
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–24
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2010 Volvo S40

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Volvo S40 have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,025 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Hello. The warning of the device is on the dashboard that the SRS is not functional”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2025 · Air bags

“I got into a car accident today. The electrical wiring is constantly giving out and I had no idea my airbags wouldn't work until today when they did not deploy. My car hit the other car enough to move”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2024 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2010 Volvo S40 (S40 AWD, S40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–24 mpg
City / Highway19–21 / 27–31
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Volvo S40 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S40 model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2010 Volvo S40

How do I know if my 2010 Volvo S40 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2010 Volvo S40; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V566000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.