There have been 5 safety recalls for the Volvo V40. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo V40.
If this occurs, more brake pedal force may be required to stop the vehicle and/or may experience a rough engine idle, which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Volvo S40, 2004 Volvo V40 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Volvo S40, 2000 Volvo V40 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Volvo S40, 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo V40, 2004 Volvo V40 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2004 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S60, 2002 Volvo S60, 2003 Volvo S60, 2003 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo V40, 2002 Volvo V40, 2003 Volvo V40, 2004 Volvo V40, 2001 Volvo V70, 2002 Volvo V70, 2003 Volvo V70, 2001 Volvo XC70, 2002 Volvo XC70, 2003 Volvo XC70 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems. " the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo V40 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 14, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,719 |
| Nov. 17, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 36,000 |
| Oct. 24, 2003 | Gasoline Fuel System | 15,067 |
| Aug. 1, 2003 | Equipment:other:labels | 220,407 |
| May. 21, 2001 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 19,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Volvo V40 | 3 |
| 2003 Volvo V40 | 2 |
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 1 |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 2 |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 1 |