Volvo V40 years to avoid
The Volvo V40 years to avoid are 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2013 is the cleanest year on record.
94
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1993–2013
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
V40 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 67 |
Every V40 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo V40 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the V40 years to avoid are 2000. The cleanest year on record is 2013.
What is the best year for the Volvo V40?
By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among V40 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo V40 have?
Across all model years, the V40 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 94 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.