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2004 Volvo V40 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 summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 14, 200404V493000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuumIF 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
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| 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 component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 50 |
| Air bags | 1 | 25 |
| Structure | 1 | 25 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 25 |
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
- Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v40. While driving 15 mph, the brakes malfunctioned. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.”
- Air bags
“The driver's side airbag has failed for no apparent reason. The cost of repair will be around $900.00 the car was purchased 4 years ago. That is a very costly repair for a relatively young vehicle.”
- Structure
“Dt: consumer states when there is a sun glare on the dashboard there isn't enough illumination. The consumer was unable to see the instruments on the dashboard.”
Other Volvo V40 model years
- 20043 recalls4 complaints
- 20021 recall4 complaints
- 20012 recalls11 complaints
- 20001 recall50 complaints
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- 2010 XC607 recalls56 complaints
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- 2019 XC404 recalls30 complaints
- 2017 S904 recalls8 complaints
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2004 Volvo V40 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo V40 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volvo V40. The most recent, 04V493000 (reported October 14, 2004), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Volvo V40?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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.
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