2006 Volvo S80 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Volvo S80, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 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.
“SAFETY RECALL R10125 for this vehicle has not been performed as of this date; received Safety Recall Notice letter from Volvo Car USA LLC 29 NOV 2021; have contacted dealer once immediately upon receipt of letter; Volvo Corporation 4 to 6 times telephonic and email with the last response (Volvo is looking into it) on 15 DEC 2022 upon which I have again responded with an email for a status check. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500695, filed 2023-01“2006 Volvo S80 . Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory vehicle repairs and customer service at dealership. The front brakes, pads and shock absorbers were replaced. Also, the vehicle had air bag problems and it over heated.”
NHTSA complaint #10514205, filed 2013-06Related 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…
- 10021204Feb 8, 2007Passenger airbag off indication with belted adult passenger.
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 2006 Volvo S80
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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