Before buying a used 2009 Volvo S40, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
VOLVO 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT [email protected].
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2009 Volvo S40 4-DR. w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
10 complaints filed with NHTSA (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S40 AWD — Auto (S5), 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| S40 AWD — Man 6-spd, 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| S40 FWD — Auto (S5), 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| S40 FWD — Auto (S5), 5 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| S40 FWD — Man 5-spd, 5 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| S40 FWD — Man 6-spd, 5 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.