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Volvo V40 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volvo V40 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volvo V40. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
16 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 16 launched 1999 to 2020
  • Most recent 16 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/210
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 7 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volvo V40?

Not every Volvo V40 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volvo V40 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1999 to 2026

2002 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volvo V40 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’99 1
’00 0
’01 1
’02 4
’03 2
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 2
’17 1
’18 0
’19 2
’20 2
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volvo V40 recall, newest first

2020 2 recalls

There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components

Launched 16 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/210 Manufacturer ref. R10026 R10027 R10028 R10030

Defect
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Remedy
Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air
Vehicles affected
76,945 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Mar 2014 to 30 Nov 2016
DVSA lists it as
“V40CC”, “V40”

There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system

Launched 8 July 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/205 Manufacturer ref. R10025

Defect
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
Remedy
Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
Vehicles affected
15,167 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Jun 2013 to 30 Nov 2016
DVSA lists it as
“V40”, “V40CC”

2019 2 recalls

The engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

Launched 7 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/180 Manufacturer ref. R29939R29945R29946R29947R29948R29950R29997

Defect
The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Remedy
Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
Vehicles affected
Not given by DVSA
Built
13 Jun 2013 to 18 Apr 2018 and 16 Apr 2019 to 18 Apr 2019
DVSA lists it as
“V40CC”, “V40”

Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose

Launched 4 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/377 Manufacturer ref. R29904 VED Fuel Line

Defect
Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.
Remedy
Replacement of affected fuel hoses.
Vehicles affected
30,777 across everything the recall covers
Built
11 Apr 2015 to 30 May 2016
DVSA lists it as
“V40”, “V40CC”

2017 1 recall

One or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision

Launched 3 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/002 Manufacturer ref. R89712

Defect
It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
1,415 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Aug 2016 to 5 Oct 2016
DVSA lists it as
“V40CC”, “V40”

2016 2 recalls

Coolant leakage may result in a fire

Launched 26 October 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/249 Manufacturer ref. R29705

Defect
It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start in cold climates there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility in a worst-case scenario of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However the driver will receive a warning message on the Driver’s Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
Vehicles affected
3,192 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Feb 2012 to 21 Apr 2015

Driver's airbag module may not deploy as intended

Launched 1 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/117 Manufacturer ref. R89703

Defect
Due to a potential manufacturing defect the gas generator in the driver’s airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the driver's air bag module.
Vehicles affected
123 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Apr 2016 to 15 May 2016
DVSA lists it as
“V40CC”, “V40”

2014 1 recall

Cem software may malfunction

Launched 25 March 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/034 Manufacturer ref. R29470

Defect
A software issue within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause the left hand (nearside) rear light to stop functioning. This will result in the illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Recall all effected vehicles to install new upgraded software into the CEM.
Vehicles affected
1,492 V40 vehicles
Built
25 Nov 2013 to 10 Mar 2014

2003 2 recalls

Possible fuel leak

Launched 17 November 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/173 Manufacturer ref. R23057

Defect
The engine fuel rail may leak and cause drivability disturbances and a fuel leak
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and secure fuel rail end cover with a V- clamp
Vehicles affected
8,212 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Detachable tow bar may work loose

Launched 10 January 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/008 Manufacturer ref. R82056

Defect
Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.
Vehicles affected
1,042 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2002 4 recalls

Detachable tow bar may work loose

Launched 11 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/097 Manufacturer ref. R82055

Defect
A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.
Remedy
All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.
Vehicles affected
1,042 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Air bag mounting may loosen

Launched 2 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/089 Manufacturer ref. R62054

Defect
Part of the horn operating mechanism may foul the drivers air bag module and cause it to become loose on its mounting.
Remedy
Replace the air bag mounting plate.
Vehicles affected
1,696 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Auxiliary drive belt concern

Launched 14 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/054 Manufacturer ref. R21124

Defect
A fault in the alternator drive pulley may cause the auxiliary drive belt to break which would result in a loss of power assistance to the steering. A broken drive belt may also damage the cambelt and cause engine failure.
Remedy
Fit a modified alternator drive pulley
Vehicles affected
2,372 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000
Also covers

Brake vacuum pump concern

Launched 14 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/053 Manufacturer ref. R21125

Defect
The brake vacuum pump may fail and cause a reduction in brake servo assistance. This will make the brake pedal heavy to operate.
Remedy
Fit a modified brake vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
1,551 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000
Also covers

2001 1 recall

Possible failure of demist/defrost system

Launched 14 June 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/074 Manufacturer ref. R31028

Defect
A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.
Vehicles affected
11,379 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2001
Also covers

1999 1 recall

Brake caliper concern

Launched 18 November 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/100

Defect
Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.
Remedy
Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.
Vehicles affected
1,178 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2000
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 16 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volvo V40. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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