2002 Volvo V40 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder (1) · Electrical System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Volvo V40 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (148)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-16 · 37175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: vehicle/connectivity report checklist. to provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Showing the 6 most recent of 148 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-11-02 · Unknown Or Other · 109,500 mi“there is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. this might just me having this problem pls. check this concern... thank's…”
2010-01-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum · 90,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. he stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal. the failure would occur at various speeds, including 5 mph. he also stated that the brake pedal would be depressed to the floor-boards before they would activate. although recall …”
2008-09-26 · Electrical System · 50,200 mi“i have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. my daughter drives the car. i have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. this has happened to me occasionally and i can count like 20 times. my daughter experienced this and i do not have a count. i called carlsen volvo (650 - 493-1515 x 254) in palo alto and the se…”
2002-06-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder“brakes failed on may 17. dealer could not find problem. brakes failed on may 28. dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.