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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Volvo S40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 1, 200303V284000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V284000
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| May 21, 200101V169000 | Equipment: appliance air conditionerIF THE DIODE FAILS, THE HEATER FAN STOPS OPERATING AND THE DEFROSTER FUNCTION IS AFFECTED. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V169000
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Owner complaints by component84
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 27 | 32 |
| Hydraulic | 25 | 30 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 11 |
| Air bags | 7 | 8 |
| Structure | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | 5 | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 5 |
| Power train | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 | 4 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Electrical system
“Me an my husband was driving the car an it started to run hot so we went an got the part to go on the car an when when we got back to my father in law house the car cut off an started to smoke real bad then went into…”
- Steering
“I bought a 2001 volvo s40 from tom blevins owner of popples garage. The odometer quit working as soon as I bought it. The key would get stuck in the ignition and would have to be left in the ignition.”
- Electrical system
“Ignition key will not turn past position 2 allowing for engine starting. The vehicle with stationary in park.”
Other Volvo S40 model years
- 20053 recalls81 complaints
- 20046 recalls50 complaints
- 20032 recalls18 complaints
- 20021 recall27 complaints
- 20012 recalls84 complaints
- 20001 recall122 complaints
All years: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Volvo models
- 2001 S608 recalls223 complaints
- 2001 S807 recalls164 complaints
- 2001 V708 recalls365 complaints
- 2001 XC705 recalls66 complaints
- 2001 C702 recalls18 complaints
- 2001 V402 recalls11 complaints
- 2003 XC905 recalls93 complaints
- 2010 XC607 recalls56 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
- 2005 V503 recalls18 complaints
2001 Volvo S40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Volvo S40. The most recent, 03V284000 (reported August 1, 2003), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Volvo S40 recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Volvo S40?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 84 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Volvo S40?
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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