CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Volvo S40 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (25 reports).
2006 Volvo S40 recalls
Most common 2006 Volvo S40 problems
Problem areas named in the 58 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
Check engine light came on and stays in. Vehicle always sputters to start, acceleration is sometimes slow to respond, has stalled out on a rare occasion usual on hills. Iâm afraid someday I might be involved in a crash because of a lack of acceleration.
Check engine light came on and has stayed on. Stalled out in traffic, turned the car off and it restarted and I continued. Happens two more times. Initial start up has a delay in the engine turning over. Gas pedal is slow to respond to acceleration. Verified at a garage with code reader. Suspect faulty wiring (corrosion) to fuel pump needing PEM replacement. No warning prior to first incident around 02/2022. I have had the check engine light reset on multiple occasions and each time the light comes back on within 2 days. Safety has been a concern at multiple times. Entered VIN number with Volvo, a Volvo dealer, and nhtsa.gov with no help in resolving issue.
IN SOME OCCASIONS CAR WON'T START AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT WOULD SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I BELIEVE IT'S THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE WHICH IS ALREADY RECALLED IN SOME CARS. ACCORDING TO YOUR RECALL I HAVE THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.
AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF RAIN, WATER POOLED ON REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOOR. WINDOWS WOULD NOT FUNCTION, DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT FUNCTION, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK. INSTRUMENT PANEL FLASHED WARNINGS OF ENGINE PROBLEMS, BRAKE FAILURE, AIRBAG PROBLEMS. OFTEN LOST ENTIRE PANEL WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON HIGHWAY, MEASUREMENTS GOING DEAD. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR
I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR FOR WORK AND IT WOULD NOT START LIKE IT WAS OUT OF BUT I HAVE A HALF TANK OF GAS IN IT BUT FOR SOME REASON IT SOUNDS LIKE THE FUEL PUMP/MODULE IS NOT WORKING.
2006 Volvo S40 questions
Does the 2006 Volvo S40 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Volvo S40: Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S40?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (25), Structure (9), Visibility (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Volvo S40 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.