2000 Volvo V40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 Volvo V40, and owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 Volvo V40
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.
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Volvo V40 have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,897 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v40. The contact shifted into reverse with the brake pedal engaged when the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and drove over a plastic trash receptacle, ceramic pot”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2011 · Vehicle speed control
“2000 volvo v40 - very well maintained, 2nd owner, approximately 83,000 miles. I started noticing that the car would surge on the highway with the a/c on and when i had steady pressure on the accelerat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Volvo V40. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Volvo V40 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V40 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo V40 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 1 | 50 |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 2 | 11 |
| 2002 Volvo V40 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Volvo V40 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Volvo V40 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 Volvo V40 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Volvo V40
How do I know if my 2000 Volvo V40 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 V40; 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.