2005 Volvo S40 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Volvo S40, 29% of all 69 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 7 S40 model years. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 29% of 69 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 69
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Volvo S40 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 7, 2008, latest Mar 20, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Volvo S40
- NHTSA 08V033000Jan 28, 2008Fuel System23,000 vehicles
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, 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.
- NHTSA 06V137000Apr 24, 2006Fuel System16,175 vehicles
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 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.
Fuel System complaints by S40 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200520 (29%)
- 20069 (16%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20080 (0%)
- 20091 (10%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Volvo S40 have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Volvo S40, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
- Which Volvo S40 year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2005 Volvo S40 has the most fuel system complaints (20), compared with 20 for the 2005.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Volvo S40?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo S40 concern the fuel system: 08V033000 and 06V137000.