Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
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.
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo S40 (12 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 27).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 49 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | |
| Suspension | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Seat belts | 7 | |
| Visibility | 5 |
EPA ratings for each 2000 Volvo S40 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD 1.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.