Volvo S40 Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns
No recall campaigns currently on record for the Volvo S40. Data sourced from NHTSA and updated daily.
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Recall Campaigns
348
Owner Complaints
24
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
36 crash-involved complaints
Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Volvo S40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
39
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16
AIR BAGS
15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
ENGINE
13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
Based on 348 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 24 injuries reported.
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No Recalls Found for the Volvo S40
NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the Volvo S40 across the years in our database. This does not mean your specific vehicle has no open recalls — always verify using your exact VIN.
Volvo S40 Recall — Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the Volvo S40 have?
No recall campaigns are currently on record for the Volvo S40 across the years in our database.
Is my S40 under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled S40 year?
Recall data by year is not available for this model.
Does a S40 recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a S40?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.
Check Your Specific Volvo S40 for Open Recalls
Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.
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