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 2001-04Related recalls
- 21V800000Oct 14, 2021Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to…Covers: Volvo V70 2001–2007, XC70 2001–2007
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 4 | 19% |
| 2005 | 3 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volvo V70
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody 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.
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