2011 Volvo S40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Volvo S40, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 Volvo S40
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
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…
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Seats
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…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Volvo S40 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 139,125 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Volvo S40. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,314. The con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2025 · Electrical system
“Windshield bonding has failed on the top edge of the windshield. It leaks and I can move the glass easily. I am worried that the windshield will fall out in a crash and reduce the airbag performance”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2023 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Volvo S40 (S40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Volvo S40 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S40 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 1 | 122 |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 2 | 84 |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Volvo S40 | 2 | 18 |
| 2004 Volvo S40 | 6 | 48 |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 3 | 69 |
| 2006 Volvo S40 | 3 | 58 |
| 2007 Volvo S40 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 2 | 16 |
| 2009 Volvo S40 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo S40 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 Volvo S40 | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2011 Volvo S40
How do I know if my 2011 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 2011 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 10V591000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
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.