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2002 Volvo V40 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 component7
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 29 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 29 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 14 |
| Structure | 1 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 14 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 14 |
| Seats | 1 | 14 |
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
- Seat belts
“There is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. Seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. This might just me having this problem pls.”
- Service brakes
“Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. He stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal.”
- Electrical system
“I have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. My daughter drives the car. I have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. This has happened to me occasionally and I can count like 20 times.”
Other Volvo V40 model years
- 20043 recalls4 complaints
- 20021 recall4 complaints
- 20012 recalls11 complaints
- 20001 recall50 complaints
Other Volvo models
- 2002 S608 recalls186 complaints
- 2002 S804 recalls42 complaints
- 2002 V706 recalls103 complaints
- 2002 XC704 recalls35 complaints
- 2002 S401 recall27 complaints
- 2002 C701 recall6 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 V40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo V40 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Volvo V40. 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 V40?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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.
Check a specific Volvo by VIN
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