1999 Volvo S80 air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Volvo S80 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 9, 2020
“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…”
filed Mar 8, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other S80 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 S80 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 S80 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 S80 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 S80 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 S80 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 S80 | 19 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volvo S80
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.