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2010 Volvo S40 recalls & problems

The 2010 Volvo S40 has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints9filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2010 Volvo S40 in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SeatsNov 22, 2010

Seats

Recall 10V5910007,420 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.
Risk
POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix
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.
EquipmentNov 8, 2010

Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Recall 10V566000416 vehicles

Problem
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2010 Volvo S40 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.1%
2010 Volvo S40 NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

S40 FWD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

S40 FWD

24mpg combined
City / highway20 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

S40 FWD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

S40 FWD

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 5 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

S40 AWD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Automatic (S5) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

S40 AWD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 5 cyl · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
StructureBody2000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
Air bags2100—
Seat belts1000—
Wheels1000—
Power train1000—
Unknown or other1000—
Electrical system1100—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.