2000 Volvo S40 Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2000 Volvo S40. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › VacuumCovers: Volvo S40 2000, V40 2000
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Possible consequence: 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.
NHTSA investigations
- EA02026VOLVO S40/V40 MY 2000-2001Closed · Sep 10, 2002
- PE02009Brake power-assistClosed · Jan 29, 2002
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.