2000 Volvo S40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Volvo S40, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Volvo S40
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vacuum (service brakes)
On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
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.
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Volvo S40 have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,773 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is to describe airbag injuries. My car performed well. If not for the airbag and good construction of this Volvo I would not be here to ask for your help. I am wondering why we still use explosiv”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2021 · Air bags
“The car has problems starting and takes a few tries before starting up. Have also had a problem where the car was in park with the parking brake engaged and the car was revving on its own. There have”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Volvo S40 (S40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Volvo S40 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S40 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 1 | 122 |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 2 | 84 |
| 2002 Volvo S40 | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Volvo S40 | 2 | 18 |
| 2004 Volvo S40 | 6 | 48 |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 3 | 69 |
| 2006 Volvo S40 | 3 | 58 |
| 2007 Volvo S40 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Volvo S40 | 2 | 16 |
| 2009 Volvo S40 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Volvo S40 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 Volvo S40 | 2 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2000 Volvo S40
How do I know if my 2000 Volvo S40 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 Volvo S40; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V474000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.