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Body and structurePart report

2011 Volvo S40 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Volvo S40, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Windshield bonding has failed on the top edge of the windshield. It leaks and I can move the glass easily. I am worried that the windshield will fall out in a crash and reduce the airbag performance”

NHTSA complaint #11519692, filed 2023-04

Related recalls

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011120%
2010222%
200714%
2006916%
200523%
200424%
200156%
200022%

Other parts of the 2011 Volvo S40

Electrical system
4 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Volvo S40

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology