Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the VOLVO S40.
12 model years with recalls (2000–2011)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The VOLVO S40 has 12 known NHTSA safety recalls across 12 model years (2000–2011), most commonly involving Service Brakes, Hydraulic.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every S40 Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the VOLVO S40 across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
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…
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,…
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.
The VOLVO S40 has 12 known NHTSA safety recalls across 12 model years (2000–2011), most commonly involving service brakes, hydraulic. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which VOLVO S40 model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each VOLVO S40 model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the VOLVO S40 safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the VOLVO S40 as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
