2009 Volvo S40 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Volvo S40, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“Improper draining route which in result causes mold and damage to floor mats and seat cushions in rainy weather. Transmission fluid has higher acidity levels. Coolant regularly falls below minimum level required.”
NHTSA complaint #10984381, filed 2017-05, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167728Mar 22, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10054529Sep 23, 2013Volvo: information being provided regarding the replacement and installation of steel fuel tank on some vehicles. Model 2005-2010 s40, v50.
- 10043544Jan 17, 2012Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Volvo S40
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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