Two problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 Volvo S40. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volvo S40 based on all problems reported for the 2001 S40.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 25mph and neither air bags deployed. Dealer notified.
The consumer states that both air bags deployed with out sufficient impact when the undercarriage of the vehicle and the right front tire struck a pavement at 40 mph. During the accident the front wheel dropped off breaking the tie rod. The vehicle was totaled.