Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Volvo V40

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 67 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V474000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
36,000
Reported to NHTSA
2003-11-17
Owners notified
2004-03-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7—
Engine and engine cooling583,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Vehicle speed control497,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Service brakes, hydraulic397,104 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs363,801 mi
Electrical system283,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum229,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs237,448 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1103,246 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine127,227 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Power train183,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist115,000 mi
Steering170,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Suspension: front170,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs165,000 mi

The 2001 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.