2004 Volvo V40

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Coverage held for this vehicle

  • OFFICIAL ACTION 3 US Recalls
  • MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION 153 Manufacturer Bulletins
  • INVESTIGATION 0 Investigations
  • CONSUMER REPORT 4 Consumer Complaints
  • CANADIAN RECALL 4 Canada Recalls

These are counts of distinct official records held locally. They are not combined into any score, and a record count is not a failure rate. A zero means no record is held here, not that none exists.

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

  • 04V493000 2004-10-14

    Recall 04V493000

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 03V424000 2003-10-24

    Recall 03V424000

    ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 03V284000 2003-08-01

    Recall 03V284000

    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.

    Recorded model years: 2004

A further 5 records exist for the Volvo V40 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

  • 11032671 2026-04-07

    37809.1.1

    This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Current items under prior approval are listed in the "Service" section

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 11027173 2025-12-06

    19245

    This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 11020437 2025-04-10

    8501

    This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. •Connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a VOE (Volvo OBD to Ethernet) adapter and perform a NEW vehicle readout.

    Recorded model years: 2004

Showing 3 of 153 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 220 records exist for the Volvo V40 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.

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A further 2 records exist for the Volvo V40 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

  • 2006066 2006-03-27

    Transport Canada recall 2006066

    Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 2004370 2004-10-12

    Transport Canada recall 2004370

    On certain vehicles, the vacuum valve and hose assembly at the brake booster could develop a vacuum leak due to an incorrect welding process during assembly. A vacuum leak at the brake booster would affect the performance of the power-assisted brakes. More brake pedal force may be required to stop the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace…

    Recorded model years: 2004

  • 2003261 2003-10-27

    Transport Canada recall 2003261

    On certain vehicles, improper welding of the end cover that secures the service nipple to the fuel rail may eventually cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could create the risk of a vehicle fire and possible injury or death. Correction: Dealer will install a V-clamp securing device to the fuel rail.

    Recorded model years: 2004

Showing 3 of 4 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 5 records exist for the Volvo V40 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

4 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

  • reports mentioning a crash 1

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

  • Brakes2 (50.0%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2000–2004.
  • Air bags (restraint system)1 (25.0%)
  • Body & structure1 (25.0%)

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 71 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.

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