TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DIRVING 30 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH THREE ELECTRICAL POLES AS A RESULT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER SUFFERED CONCUSSIONS FROM THE CRASH. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED…
2010 Volvo S80 airbags problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
"SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) AIRBAG FAILURE URGENT" MESSAGE CAME ON. I TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY (R) FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS REPLACED. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE FAULT MESSAGE RETURNED. DEALERSHIP CHECKED CODES AND INDICATED IT WAS THE SAME EXACT PART. I HAD THE PREVIOUS OWNER'S SERVICE HISTORY FOR THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THIS PR…
WANTED TO PURCHASE A NEW 2010 VOLVO. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CLEAR THE CODE. WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTER AND THERE IS NO FIX AT THIS TIME, VOLVO OF AMERICA WANTED THE DEALERSHIP TO WRAP TAPE AROUND THE CONNECTOR AND JAM IT IN PLACE TO GET RID OF THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I DID NOT PURCHASE FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS. WHAT HAPPENS IF THIS "FIX" FAILS …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Volvo S80?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
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.
What does it cost to fix?
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.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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