Service brakes
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
Research · 5 model years
Volvo V40Every model year, 2000–2004
Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints for the Volvo V40. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (50).
Volvo V40 years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 50 | 2 | Not rated | 21 |
- 20043 recalls · 4 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20032 recalls · 5 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20021 recall · 7 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20012 recalls · 11 complaints · 23 mpg
- 20001 recall · 50 complaints · 21 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2004 V40
3 campaigns
Fuel system, gasoline
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ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
Equipment: labels
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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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026