2004 Volvo S40

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #10V566000November 8, 2010416 vehicles affected

  equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)

  Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

  An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

  Remedy

  Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

• NHTSA recall #08V033000January 28, 200823,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  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.

  If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #06V137000April 24, 200616,175 vehicles affected

  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.

  This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #04V493000October 14, 20041,719 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak.

  If this occurs, more brake pedal force may be required to stop the vehicle and/or may experience a rough engine idle, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the vacuum hose. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #03V424000October 24, 200315,067 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline

  On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding.

  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a v-clamp to the fuel rail. Owner notification began on january 28, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

• NHTSA recall #03V284000August 1, 2003220,407 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  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.

  This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy

  Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a Volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Other model years

• 2000 122
• 2001 84
• 2002 27
• 2004
• 2005 69
• 2006 58
• 2007 25