Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Volvo V40 has 2 recalls, 11 complaints.
2
Recalls
11
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 V40.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V40. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HE HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESS... |
| Apr 9, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2005 (SEP/NOV/DEC): ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON 3 TIMES. DEALER REPAIRED ALL 3 TIMES AND FOLLOWING MONT... |
| Jun 27, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OVER THE WEEKEND MY CHECK ENGINE CAME ON IN MY V40 WAGON. WHEN IDLE IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO S... |
| Jul 1, 2003 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TRANSMISSION SLIPS, RPM/SPEED INCREASES AT APPROX 30 MPH INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER A TURN FOR APPROX... |
| Jun 20, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VOLVO 2001 V-40 SATION WAGON: REAR BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY GONE BY 17000 MILES, LEADING TO ROTOR DAMAG... |
| Apr 8, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | NO BRAKES UPON INITIAL START AND SHORTLY THERAFTER, VEHICLE IDLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS. DEALER... |
| Nov 1, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE BACKING VEHICLE OUT OF GARAGE IN MORNING THE BRAKES SOMETIMES BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO PUSH (H... |
| Jan 13, 2002 | VISIBILITY | WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOWSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.*AK |
| Dec 30, 2001 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON A SNOWY HILL TRACTION CONTROL FAILED. VEHICLE WAS UNMOVEABLE. VEHICLE TOWED ... |
| Dec 3, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLVO V40. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105000. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING IND... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | AIR BAGS | IN A MINIMAL ACCIDENT WITH NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED CAUSING EXCESSIVE A... |