The 2011 Volvo S40 has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. Owners most often flag major engine failure (head gasket, piston/cylinder scoring) in psa-sourced gasoline engines (1.6, 1.8, 2.0). frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Volvo S40 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 S40 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2011) to 134 (2000). With 5 complaints, the 2011 S40 sits belowthe model's median of 59.
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.
structure:frame and members
Campaign 11V186000VOLVO 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 PRODUCT…
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 INT…
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific model year, engine, and maintenance history. For well-maintained examples with the correct powertrain, particularly the five-cylinder gasoline engines (2.4, 2.4i, T5),…
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Used S40 listings typically run $4,999–$6,999 across 2001 to 2011 model years.
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