Air Bag Problems of Volvo S70

Volvo S70 owners have reported 29 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/window air bag (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volvo S70

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Vehicle was involved in a 45mph collision on 9/12/2017. Front driver's side was impacted. The collision was severe enough to cause the front passenger airbag to blow. However, the front driver's side airbag did not blow up, despite the impact happening on the front driver side.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl- the contact owned a 2000 Volvo S70. The contact stated the vehicle was being operated 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision which resulted in a rollover. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Airbag has failed twice. Replaced under warranty and failed again. Volvo claims no warranty on the replaced airbag.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

I was in a collision that caused significant damage to my car. The air bag(s) did not deploy. I wonder if the air bag had deployed if it would have prevented my head from going forward.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Dt:consumer says that the srs light came on and stayed on. Consumer took vehicle to Volvo, and they said it needed a new air bag. Consumer's vehicle was hit in the rear. Once the vehicle was out of garage the airbag light was on.   Read details...




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