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moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
LATE DEPLOYMENTOF THE IC AND SIPS AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASH SITUATIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
WE BOUGHT OUR VOLVO ON OCT. 22, 2007, AND THE DAY THAT WE BOUGHT IT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON. WE HAD TRAVELED TO VERMONT FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. WE CALLED OUR SALES REP FROM WHOM WE BOUGHT THE CAR TO SEE IF WE COULD STILL DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY. HE SAID WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. WHEN WE RETURNED TO MASSACHUSETTS FROM VERMONT, WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEAL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLVO XC70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE, A PROGRAMMING UPDATE WAS MADE TO THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWO MORE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.