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2003 Volvo S40 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 24, 200303V424000 | Fuel system, gasolineFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V424000
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| 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 component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 38 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 14 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 14 |
| Suspension | 2 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 10 |
| Tires | 2 | 10 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 10 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 |
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
- Engine
“Engine light stays on. I have had 2 mechanics check it out. They don't know why the light is on. I am very concerned about the fuel line problem.”
- Suspension
“The rear strut/shocks continue to break/crack over and over. I have gone through 3 new struts and shocks and they continue to break.”
- Power train
“Prior to latest incident, the car had occasionally gone into "limp" mode, sticking in 3rd gear but drivable. That problem would go away after a day or so. Local shop couldn't find anything definitive.”
Other Volvo S40 model years
- 20072 recalls25 complaints
- 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
- 2003 S606 recalls120 complaints
- 2003 XC905 recalls93 complaints
- 2003 S805 recalls26 complaints
- 2003 V705 recalls44 complaints
- 2003 XC704 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 XC607 recalls56 complaints
- 2015 V602 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2004 C700 recalls15 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
- 2005 V503 recalls18 complaints
- 2017 V902 recalls3 complaints
2003 Volvo S40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Volvo S40 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Volvo S40. The most recent, 03V424000 (reported October 24, 2003), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Volvo S40?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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