Tl* 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. The fuel pump electronic module was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. Additionally, the vehicle was originally sold in the state of california and had been driven in the state of michigan the past 6 years. The failure mileage was 147,000.
2005 Volvo S40: fuel pump failure
10 of the 69 complaints about the 2005 Volvo S40 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 2
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20066
- 200510
- 20044
What owners say
My vehicle shuts off while im driving it. I took it to a mechanic 3 times and was advised its an issue with the fuel pump. I was also advised this is an known issue with this particular vehicle and was provided a the federal safety agency campaign id # 08v033000.
Fuel pump control module (pem) fails during wet conditions. Car will crank like normal but will not start. Let car dry out for a few days and then the car will run normal again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. While driving various speeds on several occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump electronic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
My car was making a pumping noise from the rear of the car and the check engine light would come on. I took it to a local mechanic and they informed me of the pem recall/extended warranty. I took the car to the volvo dealership to have repaired and they said the pem was not the problem and that it was a fuel pressure sensor and possibly the fuel pump itself. I declined the repair and exactly 2 weeks later the car failed to start. I had it towed to my local mechanic since I live 70 miles from the volvo dealership. My mechanic replaced and moved the pem to a new location, which was exactly what the recall/extended warranty was for! The dealership gave me a form for reimbursement from volvo, but volvo refused to pay the $634 that I paid for the repair. They first tried to say it was not a "genuine volvo part" but I verified it was. Then they said since I declined the repair for the fuel pressure sensor, they could not pay! The reimbursement form is for the pem and has nothing to do with the fuel pressure sensor. So this pem became faulty in a 2 week period? I think not! Obviously volvo does not stand behind their cars and I feel like they lied to me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. The contact stated that the vehicle would stalls randomly with the illumination of the power service warning light. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the pump electronic module was failing and that there was a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v033000-fuel system gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled while she was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired according to recall 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery:fuel pump) but the contact still experienced the same failure after the repair. The dealer also informed her that she needed to have a fuel pump sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 69,000. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. Updated 03/15/11*lj also, there was an internal fault with the ignition which caused the vehicle to shut down. Updated 04/28/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalls and hesitates. The failure also occurs at highway speeds and has occurred for approximately 8 months to a year. The failure gradually worsens whenever the vehicle is driven. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 75,000.
Volvo s40 year 2004.5 problems with engine start and engine check light coming on due to possible problem with fuel pump electronics. Recalls are only impacting certain u.s. States to have the part replaced. What about recalls for owners residing overseas under government orders?
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo s40. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact was concerned of a failure occurring since the state of kentucky uses salt. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 43,000. Updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/19/08
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 08V033000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located.
- Risk
- This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 06V137000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Volvo S40 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2005 Volvo S40?
10 of 69 owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo S40 (14%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Volvo S40?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Volvo S40
Stalling 17Check engine light 7Wipers 6Brake failure 5Won't start 5
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