Does the 2010 Volvo S40 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2010 Volvo S40 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2010 Volvo S40?

9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2010 Volvo S40 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2010 Volvo S40. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

2010 Volvo S40 recalls, newest first

November 22, 2010NHTSA 10V5910007,420 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
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 contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 8, 2010NHTSA 10V566000416 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Summary: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
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 spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2010 Volvo S40 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags2
Structure › Body2
Visibility/wiper2
Electrical system1
Power train1

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Questions

Does the 2010 Volvo S40 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2010 Volvo S40 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2010 Volvo S40?: 9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.