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Volvo S40

677 federal complaints across 12 model years (2000-2011) ยท 12 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volvo S40. Hover a bar for the count.

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2000 Volvo S40 - 166 complaints
  2. 2001 Volvo S40 - 112 complaints
  3. 2005 Volvo S40 - 91 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2004 Volvo S40 - 75 complaints
  2. 2006 Volvo S40 - 81 complaints
  3. 2005 Volvo S40 - 91 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Brakes
118
Electrical system
103
Engine & cooling
79
Fuel system
51
Speed control
42
Air bags
39

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2011 Volvo S4072
2010 Volvo S40112
2009 Volvo S40143
2008 Volvo S40272
2007 Volvo S40362
2006 Volvo S40813
2005 Volvo S40913
2004 Volvo S40756
2003 Volvo S40232
2002 Volvo S40341
2001 Volvo S401122
2000 Volvo S401661

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
11V1860002011StructureVOLVO 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
10V5910002009-2011SeatsVOLVO 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 PASS
10V5660002004-2010EquipmentVOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
08V3290002008-2009SteeringVOLVO 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 STEERI
08V1010002007Service Brakes, HydraulicVOLVO 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
08V0330002004-2006Fuel System, GasolineON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI,
06V1370002004-2006Fuel System, GasolineON 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 TURB
04V4930002004Service Brakes, HydraulicON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
03V4740002000Service Brakes, HydraulicON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
03V4240002003-2004Fuel System, GasolineON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
03V2840002001-2004EquipmentCERTAIN 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 I
01V1690002001EquipmentVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.