Air Bag Related Problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1999 Volvo S80. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volvo S80


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Car was parked in my driveway running, I was in the passenger seat, my husband got out to retrieve an item in the house & shut the door, all driver side airbags deployed. The fumes/smoke from the airbags burned my throat, I have had throat discomfort for 5 days.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag light came on. Had the car checked by a Volvo service garage. The technician said that the srs (supplemental restraint system) module needs to be replaced. I was informed the pyrotechnics in the seat belt system and the front air bags do not work until the module is replaced and programmed.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 S80 Volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to   Read details...


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