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2003 Volvo S40 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Volvo S40. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Volvo S40 recalls, newest first

October 24, 2003NHTSA 03V42400015,067 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Summary
On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding.
Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a v-clamp to the fuel rail. Owner notification began on January 28, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 2003NHTSA 03V284000220,407 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
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 incorrect.
Consequence
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a Volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on December 19, 2003. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2003 Volvo S40 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train › Automatic transmission4
  2. Fuel system3
  3. Electrical system2
  4. Gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail2
  5. Tires2

Other Volvo S40 years

Other 2003 Volvo models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Volvo S40 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Volvo S40 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Volvo S40?
18 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.