Recalls ·2007 Volvo S40 FWD

2007 Volvo S40 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Volvo S40 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — navigational system(global positioning system). Owners filed 25 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2007 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints25
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 08V101000 · 05 Mar 2008

Problem: 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 rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.

Risk: The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What owners complain about

Share of the 25 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes6 · 24%
Electrical system5 · 20%
Hydraulic4 · 16%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 12%
Unknown or other3 · 12%
Air bags2 · 8%
Seat belts2 · 8%
Engine2 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

12/9/2011 while on an incline driving at approximately 25 mph brakes failed, even after pressing pedal all the way to the floor, car failed to stop causing collision with vehicle in front despite more than necessary braking distance maintained between two vehicles and under clear, sunny conditions. Note: dealer had…

Service brakes · Oct 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

The cooling system and defrost shut down after driving for a while. Turns out the clutch went bad on the compressor. After researching further online, there are many complaints about this failure. Unfortunately, this is a very expensive repair that i cannot afford. *tr

Engine and engine cooling · May 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

I own a '07 volvo s40 with 78,000 miles. It began making a loud whistling noise coming from the oil dipstick. After researching online i found that it was a known problem by volvo and the defective part is covered under an extended warranty, however this defective part causes excessive damage to the engine that is not…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

The rear brakes on this vehicle caught on fire after a short drive (1 mile) having to be extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The rear brake assembly (left rear) completely failed and overheated to the point of causing flames to appear needing to be extinguished. This car had 2939 miles on it as a new volvo s40.…

Service brakes · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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.