NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Volvo S40 FWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — vacuum. Owners filed 134 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #11 for number of recalls.
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Risk: This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
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.
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Three times my daughter's 2000 volvo s40 accelerated unexpectedly. Twice (on the same night) it almost pulled her into a busy intersection. The third time it happened to the service manger (jeff) at a local volvo dealership. After two visits from a technician from volvo it was determined that a temperature sensor had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s40. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed in order to slow down or stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not…
Vehicle: volvo, s40 (year:2000), miles: 95,000 vehicle has problems in line with the other 360,000 recalled volvos involving etm. Why is s40 not part of recall? Last weekend vehicle had recurrence of continuing problem. Vehicle suddenly and violently down shifts at road and highway speeds. This has results in rapid…
While driving the vehicle the rear of the vehicle swayed & there was a clunking sound that was heard. Upon inspection the rear coil springs were broken on both sides. While driving the car last week with just 130,000 miles the front end started clunking. Upon inspection the front coil springs were also found broken.
Recalls per model year for this model.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.