Model year
2011 Volvo S40
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2011 Volvo S40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER (1), SEATS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800, 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
11V186000 · Mar 18, 2011
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
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.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, 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.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.111 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.111 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 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 2011 Volvo S40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.