NHTSA Safety Recalls
Volvo V40 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2004, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2000–2004) the Volvo V40 has 9 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2004 with 3; the cleanest is 2002 with 1.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 9
- Worst year
- 2004
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2004
3 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volvo V40 | 3 | |
| 2003 Volvo V40 | 2 | |
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 1 | |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 2 | |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Volvo V40
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS4
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.