1995 Volvo 850 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Volvo 850, 12% of the 111 complaints for this model year. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have witnessed this same problem on many other 850s. This problem is dangerous because it could allow damage to the airbag, from sunlight and debris. I feel that this is a serious problem that the company should address and repair.”
NHTSA complaint #708293, filed 1999-07“The air bag deployed while driver was sitting in the vehicle with the engine off. The dealer was contacted. The inspectors for Volvo stated there was liquid in the air bag sensor and therefore they were not liable. The consumer was injured from the air bag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #8012126, filed 2002-10“Consumer was involved in a crash at impact speed of 50 MPH, impact location front driver's side door, in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Driver was injured. Volvo says that impact was not sufficient to activate air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #861806, filed 2000-05“Side airbag did not deploy in collision where vehicle was travelling at low speed, and struck by another vehicle running stop sign (impact speed unknown). Impact was on driver's side front fender and door”
NHTSA complaint #758221, filed 2002-02“Cover that goes over the air bag is starting to curl up as if it is going to pop off. Dealer was contacted and stated that,the air bag was not covered in the warranty. Please provide any futher information.”
NHTSA complaint #851052, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Volvo 850
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volvo 850
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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