2004 Volvo V40 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (1) · Service Brakes (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 (153)
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 153 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-06-24 · Service Brakes · 44,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo v40. while driving 15 mph, the brakes malfunctioned. the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 44,000. …”
2008-02-07 · Air Bags:side/Window · 87,036 mi“the driver's side airbag has failed for no apparent reason. the cost of repair will be around $900.00 the car was purchased 4 years ago. that is a very costly repair for a relatively young vehicle. i asked the service representative at my authorized volvo repair shop if i should expect the right side to fail as soon as i repair the left one. he s…”
2005-07-22 · Structure“dt: consumer states when there is a sun glare on the dashboard there isn't enough illumination. the consumer was unable to see the instruments on the dashboard. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told there was nothing that could be done about it.*ak the consumer stated a flash light must be used to see the instruments on t…”
2005-05-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 💥 crash“on april 13, 2005 at approximately 4 pm, i was backing my v40 volvo 2004 wagon out of a parking space at the kossman garage, liberty avenue,pittsburgh, pa, going slowly because it was a tight space, when my brakes did not work, at all. despite pushing my brakes as far as they would go, the car did not stop, and crashed into a concrete support beam,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.