2004 Volvo S80 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Volvo S80, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 11/17/2020 was driving to pick up decal for my car and I got a message that read a check airbags I didn't have any reading on my gages turn signal for right turn stay lit up not brinking just on , when I stopped and went in building to get decal came back to car started it my gages came back which was glad they were working but still had message about airbags”
NHTSA complaint #11375302, filed 2020-11“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S80. While driving 15-20 MPH, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side door of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not engage. As a result, the driver struck his head on the windshield and suffered head and neck injuries. A police report was filed. As of february 20, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. Updated 3/25/08”
NHTSA complaint #10218681, filed 2008-02, 37,000 miles“While driving the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10090335, filed 2004-09Related recalls
- 21V766000Sep 30, 2021Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due…Covers: Volvo S80 2001–2006, S60 2001–2009
Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 12% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 19 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo S80
14 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo S80
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology