Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Volvo S40

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 34 owner complaints on file.

Volvo S40, 2000–2003 generation
Pictured: the 2000–2003 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V284000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
220,407
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-01
Owners notified
2003-12-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system348,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights32,000 mi
Air bags: frontal25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling230,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission242,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2104,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads22,000 mi
Suspension2114,800 mi
Electrical system: horn16 mi
Electrical system: wiring130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly172,872 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1130,000 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes1145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1150,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: rear: springs140,000 mi
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls12,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—

The 2001 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Volvo S40 model years

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All Volvo S40 recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.