2002 Volvo S40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Volvo S40, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 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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Labels (equipment)
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.
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…
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Volvo S40 have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,149 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s40. The contact inquired about getting her vehicle included in an open recall. The contact stated that there was a delay when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I was driving on a main road and my brakes failed. It was determined that a brake line corroded through. It appears that the vehicle has a single master brake cylinder. I asked a volvo dealership abou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2013 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Volvo S40 (S40 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-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 2002 Volvo S40
How do I know if my 2002 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 2002 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 03V284000).
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.
Other Volvo models
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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.