Volvo S40 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo S40, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 18, 2011Crash risk2011 Volvo S40 — 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.
11V186000 · 7 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 22, 2010Crash risk2009–2011 Volvo S40, 2009–2011 Volvo S60, 2009–2011 Volvo V50 and 1 other model — 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.
10V591000 · 7K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 8, 2010Fire risk2007–2010 Volvo C30, 2006–2010 Volvo C70, 2004–2010 Volvo S40 and 6 other models — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
10V566000 · 416 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jul 23, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 Volvo C30, 2008–2009 Volvo C70, 2008–2009 Volvo S40 and 1 other model — Steering
VOLVO 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 STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
08V329000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Mar 5, 2008Crash risk2007 Volvo C30, 2007 Volvo C70, 2007 Volvo S40 and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VOLVO 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 INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID. IF AFFECTED, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE WHEN APPLYING AND MAINTAINING FORCE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL.
08V101000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jan 28, 2008Crash risk2004–2006 Volvo S40, 2004–2006 Volvo V50 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
08V033000 · 23K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Apr 24, 2006Fire risk2004–2006 Volvo S40, 2004–2006 Volvo V50 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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 TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.
06V137000 · 16K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Oct 14, 2004Crash risk2004 Volvo S40, 2004 Volvo V40 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
04V493000 · 2K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 17, 2003Crash risk2000 Volvo S40, 2000 Volvo V40 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
03V474000 · 36K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Oct 24, 2003Fire risk2003–2004 Volvo S40, 2003–2004 Volvo V40 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
03V424000 · 15K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Aug 1, 2003Safety2001–2004 Volvo S40, 2001–2003 Volvo S60, 2003 Volvo S80 and 3 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN 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 INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
03V284000 · 220K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- May 21, 2001Safety2001 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo V40 — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
01V169000 · 19K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.