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2001 Volvo V70 Air bags Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 221 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Volvo V70, 3% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 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.

“The road: 2 lanes each way, wide median, paved shoulders which rolled off into a drainage ditch, 60 MPH limit with sto plights. While in left began to pass vehicle2 [SUV] in right lane. Vehicle 2 moved into left lane forcing me onto shoulder. While on shoulder and attempting to reenter lane after completing pass began to lose control of car. That was the last memory of the events leading up to the accident. At this point, I believe that the driver's airbag deployed prematurely. It knocked me uncouncious, preventing me from trying to control the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10196063, filed 2007-07, 110,000 miles

“Received an airbag recall. There is no local dealer but there are authorized non-dealer service shops that do replace airbags. Under the recall a Volvo dealer must do the replacement. The nearest Volvo dealer is 300 miles away. Volvo will only reimburse for 25 miles of towing. The recall states If you are unable to have this procedure performed without charge.... . Towing cost would be approximately $800.00. How do I, and several others in my area, resolve this issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11447515, filed 2022-01

“Consumer put coffee into cup holder and it leaked though holder into computer, beneath it. Airbag light came on reading urgent srs see dealership . Dealer says that liquid corroded computer, and was holding consumer responsibile for repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #885323, filed 2001-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007114%
2006419%
2005314%
200445%
200339%
200279%
200163%
200078%
199953%
1998105%

Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70

Vehicle speed control
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
45 complaints
Fuel system
31 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Volvo V70

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