Does the 2006 Volvo S40 have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Volvo S40, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.

Which Volvo S40 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2006 Volvo S40 has the most electrical complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Volvo S40?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volvo S40 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Volvo S40 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Volvo S40, 41% of all 58 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 7 S40 model years. Median mileage at failure: 74,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 41% of 58 complaints
All complaints this year: 58
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 74,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Volvo S40 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 7, 2007, latest May 9, 2020.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to May 2020; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Volvo S40

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by S40 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (28%)
200624 (41%)
20075 (20%)
20084 (25%)
20091 (10%)
20101 (11%)
20114 (80%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volvo S40 have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Volvo S40, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 74,500 miles.
Which Volvo S40 year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2006 Volvo S40 has the most electrical complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Volvo S40?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volvo S40 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.