2004 Volvo S40: airbag warning light

7 of the 48 complaints about the 2004 Volvo S40 describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 89,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

2010
1
2008
1
2006
1
2005
1
2004
7
2001
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Airbags · 140,000 miles · NC

No collision. Srs light has been coming on since 2007. Dealership has replaced wiring, air bags and nothing helps. Srs light comes on every 7 to 12 months. This has been going on for 11 years.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The dealer was contacted and advised him that the occupant weight sensor may have failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered him a 10 percent coupon. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The current mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Airbags · 89,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. While the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the front driver's side air bag was replaced. One year later, after the repair was performed the failure recurred. The air bag was replaced for a second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA

The event leading up to the failure is simply a defective part after some usage due to a poor welding job at manufacture. Volvo has only recalled one vehicle to my knowledge but they needed to recall all vehicles during that year. The failure is the car has a hard time stopping when the brakes are applied the care continues to move and rough engine idle. The parts that were replaced were the vacuum pump and valve at brake booster, hoses, lines and fittings. Repair cost $840. The air bag light has continued to come on/off since the purchase of the car. It is defective. The drivers side sips bag needs replacing total cost $801.

Filed Sep 26, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 10,000 miles · IL

The vehicle has the following intermittent electrical problems. Dashboard, radio, climate controls turn-off by themselves. Wipers activate by themselves. Srs warnings are displayed. Fuel door button does not activate. Ignition will not active so car will not start.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Airbags, Body · AZ

Consumer complained about electrical problems. The windshield wipers suddenly cut on and off at times; the power windows and doors did not work, and gas gauge always showed that vehicle had no fuel. Also, airbag light came on. Finally, the trunk did not open.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · NC

Multiple failures. Air bag system, problem starting and noise in steering. *bf the vehicle also had an air condition problem. The air bag light illuminated on 3 occasions. The consumer stated the passenger seat was equipped with a device that weighed passengers to determine if the air bag should be activated.