Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Volvo V40 has 2 recalls, 5 complaints.
2
Recalls
5
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
03V424000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Volvo V40 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | "2003 VOLVO V40 COLD START BRAKE FAILURE" ON COLD WINTER MORNINGS, WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREE... |
| Dec 21, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | ANGLE GEAR REPLACEMENT ON A 2003 VOLVO XC90 AWD. *TR |
| Aug 20, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | 1. THERE IS A WHOOPING CRANE SOUND WHEN I STEP ON THE FOOT FEED AND THEN RELEASE. THE DEALER SAID... |
| May 5, 2004 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. WHEN PULLING ON THE SEAT BELTS THEY WILL NOT REACH THE BUCKLE. THUS, MAKIN... |
| Mar 31, 2003 | VISIBILITY | THE SIDE MIRRORS FAILED TO STAY IN THE POSITION THEY WERE SET IN, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHI... |