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2010 Volvo S40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 22, 201010V591000 | SeatsPOSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V591000
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| 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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| Jun 8, 201010V255000 | Steering: gear box shaft sectorTHIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V255000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: S40, S40n. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 22 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 22 |
| Structure | 2 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 11 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 |
| Wheels | 1 | 11 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 11 |
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
- Air bags
“Hello. The warning of the device is on the dashboard that the SRS is not functional”
- Electrical system
“I got into a car accident today. The electrical wiring is constantly giving out and I had no idea my airbags wouldn't work until today when they did not deploy.”
- Visibility/wiper
“The adhesive and seal on the entire top of my windshield has failed. The glass is shaking while driving and rattles severely if a small bump is driven over on the road.”
Other Volvo S40 model years
- 20112 recalls5 complaints
- 20103 recalls9 complaints
- 20093 recalls10 complaints
- 20082 recalls16 complaints
- 20072 recalls25 complaints
- 20063 recalls59 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
- 2010 C302 recalls6 complaints
- 2011 S606 recalls5 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
2010 Volvo S40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo S40. The most recent, 10V591000 (reported November 22, 2010), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Volvo S40?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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