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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Volvo S40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Owner complaints by component30
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 23 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 13 |
| Suspension | 3 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 10 |
| Power train | 2 | 7 |
| Visibility | 2 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 7 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
1 more component 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
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s40. The contact inquired about getting her vehicle included in an open recall. The contact stated that there was a delay when the accelerator pedal was depressed.”
- Service brakes
“I was driving on a main road and my brakes failed. It was determined that a brake line corroded through. It appears that the vehicle has a single master brake cylinder.”
- Suspension
“While driving the right front and right rear coil springs broke and the front coil spring damaged the tire.”
Other Volvo S40 model years
- 20063 recalls59 complaints
- 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
- 2002 S608 recalls186 complaints
- 2002 S804 recalls42 complaints
- 2002 V706 recalls103 complaints
- 2002 XC704 recalls35 complaints
- 2002 C701 recall6 complaints
- 2002 V401 recall4 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
2002 Volvo S40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 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 is the most common complaint about the 2002 Volvo S40?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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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