Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Volvo S40 has 6 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR ILLUMINATED INDICAT... |
| Dec 9, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12/9/2011 WHILE ON AN INCLINE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH BRAKES FAILED, EVEN AFTER PRESSING PED... |
| Oct 14, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAK... |
| Jan 18, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE... |
| Jan 29, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | I DROVE INTO A HOTEL PARKING GARAGE , CAME INTO MY SPOT AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WENT INTO A WAL... |
| Oct 12, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE REAR BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER A SHORT DRIVE (1 MILE) HAVING TO BE EXTINGUISHE... |