2002 Volvo S40 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Volvo S40 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 30 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints30

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 03V284000 · 01 Aug 2003

Problem: 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.

Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

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 a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes7 · 26%

Hydraulic6 · 22%

Electrical system5 · 19%

Suspension3 · 11%

Exterior lighting3 · 11%

Engine and engine cooling3 · 11%

Visibility2 · 7%

Power train2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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. The contact also stated that she observed a fuel odor inside the vehicle and she was concerned of a fuel leak. In…
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

I bought a 2002 volvo s40 from an individual in january of 2004. In a matter of 3 months in 2005, i had to replace my passenger headlight 3 different times and my driver headlight 2 different times. I called the volvo dealer and they said that a bulb should last around 2 years. In the next month, my passenger…
Exterior lighting · Aug 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

I purchased a 2002 volvo s40 which from the dealership in june 2002. It was my first new car. About a year and half ago, without a warning light -coming on to alert me of an impending problem, the car began emitting heavy black smoke from the exhaust system. The car had gone through an oil change just 200 miles…
Engine and engine cooling · Jul 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

The horn failed to function properly when horn button was pressed from the left side. The horn did not work at times or excessive force was needed.*ak consumer was involved in a rear end collision in which he tried to use the horn but it didn't work. Vehicle was brought in several times but not repaired to working…
Electrical system · May 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

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.

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