2007 Volvo S40 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Volvo S40, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Safety concern: 2007 Volvo S40 electronic throttle module failure - causing reduced engine performance message and vehicle (2007 Volvo S40) suddenly slows down while in motion, limps and cannot go higher speed. Had barely exited the freeway on 1/24/2017 and this happened as I was on ramp. Could be extremely dangerous if it happened 1 minute before when on freeway. Turned vehicle in right away to local Volvo dealership (which was luckily within 15 minutes) and they diagnosed it to be faulty electronic throttle module needing replacement. Mileage on car 129,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947597, filed 2017-01, 129,401 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo S40. While driving, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pvc valve failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10758733, filed 2015-08, 117,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify…
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10159079Mar 27, 2018This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10088644Oct 19, 2016This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo S40
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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