Model year
2001 Volvo S40
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 84 complaints for the 2001 Volvo S40 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 122 complaints
- 2001 84 complaints
- 2002 27 complaints
- 2003 18 complaints
- 2004 48 complaints
- 2005 69 complaints
- 2006 58 complaints
- 2007 25 complaints
- 2008 16 complaints
- 2009 10 complaints
- 2010 9 complaints
- 2011 5 complaints
Recalls
03V284000 · Aug 1, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS…
01V169000 · May 21, 2001
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
Complaints
84 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 4, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02026 | VOLVO S40/V40 MY 2000-2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Sep 10, 2002 | Nov 21, 2003 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 FWD · 1.9L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Volvo S40 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.