2010 Volvo S40: common problems and reliability
One of the better S40 years.
9 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 S40?The 2010 Volvo S40 has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Volvo S40 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S40 years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the S40?
Across the 12 S40 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2011) to 134 (2000). With 9 complaints, the 2010 S40 sits below the model's median of 30.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 S40
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V566000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
seats
Campaign 10V591000VOLVO 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific model year, engine, and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S40. See the full S40 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S40 listings typically run $4,999–$6,999 across 2001 to 2011 model years.
Other S40 model years
Compare every S40 year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
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