Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volvo S40 has 11 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
11
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
06V137000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OC...
08V033000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, M...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED... |
| Jun 4, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE IM DRIVING IT. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC 3 TIMES AND WAS ADVISED ITS AN IS... |
| Jun 28, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE RESEARCHED VOLVO FORUMS AND FOUND THAT VOLVO COMPLETED RECALL #181 FOR A FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR... |
| May 10, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLS RANDOMLY WIT... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED STALLING AND MISFIRES THE FIRST TIME AT 65 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) ... |
| Jan 20, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A 2005 VOLVO S40 T5 MODEL HAS REPEATING FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. THE CAR WAS SERVICED TO REPLACE THE ORIGI... |
| Apr 10, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT | PURCHASED A VOLVO OVERSEAS IN 2005 AND IT RECENTLY BROKE DOWN LAST WEEK IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSEC... |
| Feb 4, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO S40. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V03300... |
| Jan 6, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAUSING AN IMMEDIATE STALL. THERE IS A TSB CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT... |
| Jan 4, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VOLVO S40 YEAR 2004.5 PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE START AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON DUE TO POSSIBLE P... |
| Aug 4, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TWO ISSUES: 1) CAR STALLED ON THE 495 BELTWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT AND CAR WOULD NOT START. A... |