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Volvo S40 recalls by year

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

12 recalls found for the Volvo S40 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 491 owner complaints. Choose a 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

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

Newest Volvo S40 recalls

  • Mar 18, 201111V186000Structure7 vehicles
    2011 Volvo S40

    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.

  • Nov 22, 201010V591000Seats7,420 vehicles
    Volvo S40, V50 and 2 more models

    The front seat rail's detection system was manufactured incorrectly and may permit the passenger to forward the seat beyond the intended maximum.

  • Nov 8, 201010V566000Equipment416 vehicles
    Volvo S80, V70 and 7 more models

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

  • Jul 23, 200808V329000Steering1,020 vehicles
    Volvo C30, C70 and 2 more models

    A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications.

  • Mar 5, 200808V101000Service brakes, hydraulic1,114 vehicles
    Volvo C30, C70 and 2 more models

    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.

  • Jan 28, 200808V033000Fuel system, gasoline23,000 vehicles
    Volvo S40 and V50

    On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota,…

  • Apr 24, 200606V137000Fuel system, gasoline16,175 vehicles
    Volvo S40 and V50

    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…

  • Oct 14, 200404V493000Service brakes, hydraulic1,719 vehicles
    Volvo S40 and V40

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

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