Model year
2010 Volvo S40
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 9 complaints for the 2010 Volvo S40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under S40N. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), STRUCTURE:BODY (2), VISIBILITY/WIPER (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 122 complaints
- 2001 84 complaints
- 2002 27 complaints
- 2003 18 complaints
- 2004 48 complaints
- 2005 69 complaints
- 2006 58 complaints
- 2007 25 complaints
- 2008 16 complaints
- 2009 10 complaints
- 2010 9 complaints
- 2011 5 complaints
Recalls
10V591000 · Nov 22, 2010
SEATS
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.
10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
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.
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| S40N | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| S40 FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| S40 FWD · 2.4L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| S40 AWD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| S40 FWD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| S40 FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Volvo S40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.