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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Volvo V40 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
50
Latest campaign
Nov 17, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Nov 17, 2003
03V474000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 17, 2003Latest campaign
Nov 17, 200303V474000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V474000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V474000 · Nov 17, 2003
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
50Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes2346102
Hydraulic2346102
Engine and engine cooling1020000
Suspension714000
Electrical system510000
Vehicle speed control48100
Exterior lighting48000
Power train24000
Steering24000
Wheels24000
Structure12000
Visibility12000
Unknown or other12000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Vehicle speed control

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v40. The contact shifted into reverse with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and drove over a plastic trash receptacle, ceramic pot and then crashed…”

    Filed 07/12/2011 · ODI 10412048
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “2000 volvo v40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. I started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the a/c on and when I had steady pressure on the accelerator (I.e.”

    Filed 06/29/2011 · ODI 10409415
  • Service brakes

    “Brakes failed coming into my driveway. Able to stop car by using emergency brake. Could have caused a crash. Brought to be serviced.”

    Filed 09/15/2010 · ODI 10355663

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2000 Volvo V40 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo V40 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Volvo V40. The most recent, 03V474000 (reported November 17, 2003), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Volvo V40?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Volvo V40?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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