Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Volvo s40 has 2 recalls, 86 complaints.
2
Recalls
86
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
03V284000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." T...
01V169000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2001 Volvo s40.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | ME AN MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR AN IT STARTED TO RUN HOT SO WE WENT AN GOT THE PART TO GO ON TH... |
| Jun 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN PAST POSITION 2 ALLOWING FOR ENGINE STARTING. THE VEHICLE WITH STATIONARY... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S40 FROM TOM BLEVINS OWNER OF POPPLES GARAGE. THE ODOMETER QUIT WORKING AS SOO... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I'VE CONTACTED VOLVO AND DEMANDED MY MONEY BACK AND THEY REFUSED, THIS IS MY NEXT STEP BEFORE TAKING... |
| Jan 11, 2016 | ENGINE | CAR CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING IT. CAR HAD 93,000 AND HAD PASSED VA INSPECTION IN ... |
| Jun 9, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION. THE FOLLOWING PARTS WERE CHANGE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY, AIR... |
| Dec 16, 2014 | EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER FAN STOPPED OPERATING AND ... |
| Nov 19, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE DRIVING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WENT ON.BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT & SLOWLY WENT TO FLOOR. WHEN VEHICLE ... |
| Aug 17, 2013 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH AND CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO ANO... |
| Mar 13, 2013 | WHEELS,ENGINE | MY CAR VIBRATES WHENEVER I REACH 60 MPH AND CONTINUES TO VIBRATES IF I TRY TO ACCELERATE BUT STOPS W... |
| Jul 31, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHO... |
| Feb 20, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I PURCHASED A VOLVO FOR THEIR REPUTATION ON SAFETY. SO WHY DOES OUR VOLVO HAVE AN ACCELERATION PROBL... |
| Nov 25, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE STALLED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN A MOVING MOTION. A CRACKED CASE OF THE BREATHER SENSOR DAMAGED I... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE VEHICLE ... |
| May 24, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATE... |
| Apr 14, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2001 VOLVO S40 SUDDENLY STARTS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED I AM TRAVELLING. IT ... |
| Oct 29, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO S40. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CA... |
| Sep 15, 2010 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY 2001 VOLVO S40 HAS ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN, WHETHER IT IS IN PARK, DRIVE OR NEUTRAL MODE. THIS H... |
| Jun 27, 2010 | WHEELS | 2001 VOLVO S40 SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR OR TWO THE LUG NUTS ON THE TIRES HAVE WORKED THEI... |
| Dec 28, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I BOUGHT A 2001 VOLVO S40 IN JUNE 2009. I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT THE BRAKES DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK PRO... |