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VOLVO V40 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

9
Total Recalls
1.8
Avg per Year Above brand average (1.1)
5
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
1 D
2001
2 B
2002
1 A
2003
2 D
2004
3 F

Most Common Components

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
EQUIPMENT
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

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

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.

Critical

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

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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