2011 Volvo S40 recalls and problems

The 2011 Volvo S40 has 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2011 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 12 S40 model years — 12th most.

2recalls

5complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

130,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Structure

Mar 18, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V186000 · 7 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: The crack could have an effect on the front structure and May reduce the crash performance of the vehicle.

Original NHTSA wording

THE CRACK COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE FRONT STRUCTURE AND MAY REDUCE THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect for cracks on the top side of the passenger side support member in the engine compartment. If no crack is found, no further action is needed. If the inspection reveals that a vehicle has a crack in the side support member, the vehicle will immediately be taken out of service. A new replacement vehicle of equal specification will be provided by Volvo. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 15, 2011. Owners May contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Est. Or e-mail at customercare@volvoforlife.com.

Volvo safety recall no. R241.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Seats

Nov 22, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V591000 · 7,420 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Positioning of the seat beyond the intended maximum can cause increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Volvo safety recall no. R235.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System4

Seats1

Structure1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Volvo S40 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Volvo S40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2011 Volvo S40, the latest from Mar 18, 2011 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo S40?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (4), seats (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.