Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 S40.
The 2012 Volvo S40 stands as a late-stage iteration of the nameplate, arriving at a pivotal point in the vehicle's quality trajectory. Reviewing the model's complaint history from 2000 through 2011 highlights a dramatic shift in long-term durability, with reported issues plummeting from a peak of 134 in the year 2000 to a record-low of just 5 in 2011. Consequently, this model year sits at the apex of the S40's reliability curve, inheriting a thoroughly refined foundation that means fewer documented problems for researchers to analyze and a stark contrast to the nameplate's troubled early years.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the S40 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5 | 6.50 sec | 14.90 sec | 218 hp | AWD |
| 2005 | T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5 | 6.70 sec | 15.00 sec | 218 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5 | 6.80 sec | 15.10 sec | 218 hp | AWD |
| 2005 | T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5 | 6.90 sec | 15.20 sec | 218 hp | FWD |
| 2005 | T5 Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5 | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 218 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 146 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35526.1.8 | 2026-04-23 | Engine | This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform… |
| 37809.1.1 | 2026-04-07 | Unknown Or Other | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to… |
| 19245 | 2025-12-06 | Unknown Or Other | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 8501 | 2025-04-10 | Exterior Lighting | This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a… |
| S10303 | 2025-02-21 | Unknown Or Other | Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.