2005 Volvo S40N Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Volvo S40N, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Volvo S40N. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Volvo S40N have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,875 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Started car when parked in parking space, and car went forward when shift lever was in reverse. Moved shift lever through 'gears' to reverse two more times. Three times car moved forward when lever wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 21, 2006 · Power train
“I own the 2005 s40. This is the second time in 2.5 months that my car has just decided not to start. The first time, it had just been serviced and i drove about 20 minutes to a gas station, shut off t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2006 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Volvo S40 (S40 AWD, S40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Volvo S40N model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S40N model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volvo S40N | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Volvo S40N | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 Volvo S40N | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Volvo S40N | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Volvo S40N
How do I know if my 2005 Volvo S40N 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.
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.
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.
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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.