Volvo S40 owners have reported 22 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S40. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump electronic module had failed due to rusting and corrosion. Read details...
Engine stalled while the car was in a moving motion. A cracked case of the breather sensor damaged idle air control valve and blown the fuse for the engine sensors. This is a very serious problem. Luckily, I was not on high way and running 65 miles a hour. My son and I would be killed. Read details...
Consumer stated that banridge Volvo will not honor the recall dealing with the fuel rail. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on 04/22/2004. Read details...
While driving the fule regulator pump cracked causing all the fuel in the vehicle to spill all over the hot engine and fumes to come into the vehicle. The car was easily able to catch on fire. Read details...
Crack in upper tank of sending unit resulting in gas leakage. 15 month old daughter may have been affected by the toxic fumes. Read details...