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2000–2004 · 5 model years

Volvo V40 recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200050 complaints
Most recalls20043 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538502000: 50 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 11 complaints, 2 recalls2002: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 4 complaints, 3 recalls20002001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 V40—22 mpg341000
2003 V40—22 mpg220000
2002 V40—22 mpg140000
2001 V40—23 mpg2111000
2000 V40—21 mpg1502020

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic33
  • Engine and engine cooling13
  • Suspension7
  • Electrical system6
  • Vehicle speed control5
  • Exterior lighting4
  • Structure4
  • Power train4