Volvo S40, representative photo
Representative 2003 model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2004 Volvo S40 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
50
Latest campaign
Nov 8, 2010

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline3Jan 28, 2008
08V03300006V13700003V424000
Equipment2Nov 8, 2010
10V56600003V284000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Oct 14, 2004
04V493000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 8, 2010Latest campaign
Nov 8, 201010V566000

Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
Jan 28, 200808V033000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V033000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REOCCURRING, LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS SALTY-WET CONDITIONS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) TO BECOME CORRODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAN CAUSE A FAULTY SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP, RESULTING IN LOW OR NO FUEL PRESSURE TO THE ENGINE.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE. IN SOME CASES, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START OR MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PEM AND INSTALL IT IN A NEW LOCATION TO PREVENT CORROSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 08V033000 · Jan 28, 2008
Apr 24, 200606V137000

Fuel system, gasoline

THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V137000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.
Risk
THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL LINE MATERIAL TO TEFLON FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 06V137000 · Apr 24, 2006
Oct 14, 200404V493000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

IF THIS OCCURS, MORE BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND/OR MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V493000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, MORE BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND/OR MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V493000 · Oct 14, 2004
Oct 24, 200303V424000

Fuel system, gasoline

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V424000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V424000 · Oct 24, 2003
Aug 1, 200303V284000

Equipment: other labels

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V284000
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003
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Owner complaints by component50

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
50Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1224303
Service brakes1224212
Electrical system1122010
Hydraulic816010
Fuel system612000
Gasoline510000
Engine and engine cooling510000
Steering510000
Vehicle speed control48100
Unknown or other24000
Exterior lighting24000
Fuel/propulsion system24101
Engine24000
Structure24000
Visibility24000

8 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

    “Having a coolant leakage, crash mode and safety alarm system check keeps coming on...when crash mode comes on...car just shuts off.”

    Filed 11/08/2020 · ODI 11373691
  • Tires

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40 equipped with cooper zeon rs3-a tires, size: 205/55/16r (na). The contact heard a loud humming noise coming from the tires.”

    Filed 10/01/2019 · ODI 11265371
  • Air bags

    “No collision. Srs light has been coming on since 2007. Dealership has replaced wiring, air bags and nothing helps. Srs light comes on every 7 to 12 months. This has been going on for 11 years.”

    Filed 06/07/2018 · ODI 11100343

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2004 Volvo S40 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo S40 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volvo S40. The most recent, 10V566000 (reported November 8, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2004 Volvo S40 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Volvo S40?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 50 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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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