2000 Volvo S40 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Volvo S40, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“This is to describe airbag injuries. My car performed well. If not for the airbag and good construction of this Volvo I would not be here to ask for your help. I am wondering why we still use explosive materials and a device that causes so many injuries. There has to be another device to absorb the force of impact than an explosive device that injures, maim, and can kill people. I want to send images of my injuries which are extensive. Is this what happens each time the airbags ignite? I was close due to my small stature. The bag hit me in the chest and face. Volvo is a safe car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422879, filed 2021-06Related 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 2000 Volvo S40
52 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo S40
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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