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2008 Volvo S40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 8, 201010V566000 | Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
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| Jul 23, 200808V329000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsTHIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V329000
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Owner complaints by component16
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 25 |
| Engine | 4 | 25 |
| Steering | 4 | 25 |
| Visibility | 3 | 19 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 19 |
| Suspension | 2 | 13 |
| Air bags | 2 | 13 |
| Tires | 1 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
| Wheels | 1 | 6 |
| Seats | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Visibility
“The contact owns a 2008 Volvo S40. The contact stated while his spouse was driving 70 MPH, the moon roof exploded. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired.”
- Suspension
“After buying the vehicle on 7/9/21, the car started having problems with the cooling system. I took it to a repair shop and they said the cooling system was overfilled. The air problem continued.”
- Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s40. The contact stated that after exiting a store and entering the vehicle, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle.”
Other Volvo S40 model years
- 20112 recalls5 complaints
- 20103 recalls9 complaints
- 20093 recalls10 complaints
- 20082 recalls16 complaints
- 20072 recalls25 complaints
- 20063 recalls59 complaints
- 20053 recalls81 complaints
- 20046 recalls50 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Volvo models
- 2008 S602 recalls10 complaints
- 2008 XC903 recalls29 complaints
- 2008 S807 recalls26 complaints
- 2008 V704 recalls11 complaints
- 2008 XC708 recalls39 complaints
- 2008 C703 recalls22 complaints
- 2008 V503 recalls0 complaints
- 2008 C302 recalls8 complaints
- 2010 XC607 recalls56 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
2008 Volvo S40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo S40. The most recent, 10V566000 (reported November 8, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Volvo S40?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Volvo S40?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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