Model year guide

2008 Volvo V40

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Volvo V40 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2008 Volvo V40 — representative photo
Representative photo

2008 Volvo V40 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Volvo V40 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Volvo V40.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 103

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 103.

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

Bulletin 26745.13.14 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023

Rubber cushion

Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

Bulletin TJ3658411 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2023

Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.

Bulletin KC-145 · Electrical System · Aug 2022

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

Bulletin CBR-2201 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022

The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.

Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the V40. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Volvo V40

Volvo V40 may refer to:Volvo V40 (1995–2004), a station wagon version of the S40 manufactured by Volvo from 1995 to 2004 Volvo V40 (2012–2019), a hatchback manufactured by Volvo from 2012 to 2019

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Volvo V40 vehicles on record

Other Volvo V40 model years

2008 Volvo V40 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Volvo V40 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo V40. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.