5
recalls
The Volvo V40 has 5 recalls covering 292,193 vehicles as reported; model year 2004 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2004: 3
Units affected
292K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo V40, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic31
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Suspension7
- Electrical system6
- Vehicle speed control5
- Exterior lighting4
- Power train4
- Complaints
- 73
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo V40 by component
- Equipment2 · 239K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 38K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 15K units
Volvo V40 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2004 | Volvo S40, V40 (2004): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 04V493000 | Crash risk | 1,719 |
| Nov 17, 2003 | Volvo S40, V40 (2000): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 03V474000 | Crash risk | 36,000 |
| Oct 24, 2003 | Volvo S40, V40 (2003-2004): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 03V424000 | Fire | 15,067 |
| Aug 1, 2003 | Volvo S40, S60, S80, V40 and 2 more (2001-2004): EquipmentNo. 03V284000 | Other or not stated | 220,407 |
| May 21, 2001 | Volvo S40, V40 (2001): EquipmentNo. 01V169000 | Other or not stated | 19,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2004 Volvo V40 recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2004 Volvo V40. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volvo V40 have?
5 recalls cover the Volvo V40, for 292,193 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo V40?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 31 of the 73 safety complaints about the Volvo V40, then engine and engine cooling (13). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.