NHTSA Safety Recalls
Volvo S40 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 12 model years (2000–2011) the Volvo S40 has 29 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2004 with 6; the cleanest is 2002 with 1.
- Model years
- 12
- Total recalls
- 29
- Worst year
- 2004
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2011
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2010 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2009 Volvo S40 | 3 | |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2007 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2006 Volvo S40 | 3 | |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 3 | |
| 2004 Volvo S40 | 6 | |
| 2003 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 1 | |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 2 | |
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Volvo S40
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)7
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
- SEATS3
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS2
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.