Recalls ·2006 Volvo S40 FWD

2006 Volvo S40 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo S40 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — navigational system(global positioning system). Owners filed 59 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints59
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V566000 · 08 Nov 2010

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.

Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.

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 garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 08V033000 · 28 Jan 2008

Problem: On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.

Risk: If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06V137000 · 24 Apr 2006

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.

Risk: This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system20 · 50%
Fuel/propulsion system7 · 18%
Structure6 · 15%
Engine5 · 12%
Visibility3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Fuel system2 · 5%
Gasoline2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo s40. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled while the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

Engine · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Fuel/propulsion system · Aug 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2006 volvo s40 has had numerous and intermittent electrical issues including gauges that go haywire, false airbag failure or brake failure messages, locks that don't engage or disengage and traction control that seems to stick or malfunction. On a few occasions the speedometer and rpm readout go completely dead…

Electrical system · Jul 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Car was parked in the driveway at my house overnight. When i opened the driver's door today mid-day, i saw glass all over the front seats. The sunroof had exploded upward. The edges of the glass still remaining in the sunroof are clearly pushed up and outward, not downward into the car as it would be if something had…

Visibility · Aug 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.