Volvo S80 airbag light comes on

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 119,375 miles · VT

Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- SRS airbag 'service urgent' errors. Volvo quoting $2500 to replace ccm, $800 for rebuild-process. Dim is also fried. No heat or A/C- airbag accidental deployment risk. Quick search online shows this is a volvo issue specific to s60, s80 & xc70 models (all years) filed compliant w/vt state ag- cap 2020-07438 original repair order attached

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 47,900 miles · SC

"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 problem had occurred 6 months prior to me purchasing the vehicle and another dealership had already replaced the same seatbelt assembly. So instead, the current dealership replaced the control module for the entire SRS system. Two days later the fault message returned again. The car is back at the dealership for the third time now and has been there for a total of about a month. They are not sure exactly what the problem is, but suspect the wiring harness under the front passenger floor area. I have researched this issue quite a bit and have discovered a recall involving the connection for the clock spring in the steering wheel for my 2010, but more telling is a recall affecting 17,000 vehicles encompassing many models my 2012 for a wiring problem where the seat harness may become disconnected when moving the seat. Perhaps even though my vehicle is a 2010 it still could be the same problem since not much has changed between these model years. I have also learned that the SRS system disables the airbags when this fault occurs so this represents a major safety risk to me and my family.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

I changed the battery and the airbag warning light went on. Went to volvo dealer and was told that control module is dead and it cost me $900 to replace air bag control module.

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 200,000 miles · CA

While driving my 2000 volvo s80 about 20-25mph all the sudden lost power to all my gauges, dashboard lights, power windows, & power locks. The radio was the only device that was working. The following message was displayed SRS-airbag service urgent. I have noticed a difference on my brake pedal that it does not respond as well as it use too there is a short delay when stepped on. Before this incident I had noticed a clicking noise on the driver side when a came to a stop like a relay chattering & also the AC would come on when the car is turned off. At times the following message would appear frequently alarm needs servicing. I don't know what is causing this malfunctions but if its a manufacturing problem volvo should be liable on correcting the problem & provide us with a safe vehicle.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Airbags · VA

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 right before a crash, and the airbag system does not work as designed? Apparently all 2010 s80, xc70, and xc60 vehicles can be affected. The other thing that concerns me is volvo of america does not want this repair in writing - looks like they have something to hide. Is this how the toyota unintended acceleration problem was first handled?

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 140,000 miles · UT

Air bag light came on. Had the car checked by a volvo service garage. The technician said that the SRS (supplemental restraint system) module needs to be replaced. I was informed the pyrotechnics in the seat belt system and the front air bags do not work until the module is replaced and programmed. The re-programming is a 'dealer only' service. This is a permanent safety failure which has life or death consequences if I am ever involved in an accident. Not corrected as of 03/08/10.

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 148,900 miles · VA

Srs airbag failure and ABS brake warning lights and alerts posted on dashboard display. Turns out the problem was defective software and was resolved with a software update. This is a critical safety issue since the failure results in the disabling of the systems. The problem was diagnosed and fixed in about an hour. Volvo clearly new about this problems since the software upgrade (aka a fix) was already completed and available - volvo had to pay someone to fix the software, why pay them if there was no defect. I believe this safety issue should be at least advised if not mandatory for all owners of these vehicles. It is a simple easy way to avoid a tragedy if these systems are disabled by defective software.

Filed Jan 6, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 119,500 miles · CA

1) engine idles rough, problem became so bad that car stalls at low speeds, lost power steering & "engine dies" at low speeds (unsafe!). Local mech referred to etm warranty program to re-program faulty etm module. Took car to dlr, re-programmed etm car died again! Turns out bad battery as well: several hundred $$$ to replace battery. Car does not accelerate smoothly, large "shudders" present when merging onto hwy, during transmission/gear shift. Not good! 2) airbag "SRS-urgent service" warning indicator light is on. Good local mech. States this is a $1000 repair. 3) "check brake light" warning indicator light turns on when depressing on brake pedal: good local mech. States that this is "normal" requires exact matching electrical resistance of all brake lamps to ensure that "check brake light" warning does not occur (in actuality the brake lights work fine, the built-in-test is faulty). 4) "check engine light" comes on 2-3 times in last 3 months. Major service was required. One fault was isolated to fuel tank gas cap: if not secured properly "ECM-4308 (leak diagnostic) large leak" occurs...remedied by twisting fuel cap 3 full rotations, after re-fueling gas tank. Good local mech. Diagnosed the loose gas cap problem, warned me about it, and didn't charge me (nice!). 5) body paint is very susceptible to chipping & scratches. Paint or exterior panels are very soft and easily damaged. Another shame, this car looks great but does not hold up very well under typical parking lot conditions (I.e. Someone parked next to you opens their car door into the side of your car resulting in a large scratch). Solution: purchase a fancy car cover and protect the body paint, if you can! 6) parking brake "seems loose", upon parking car and engaging parking brake the vehicle rolls almost 30 cm bwds or fwd depending on level or inclined surface.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Airbags · 78,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated, the airbag indicator light illuminated vehicle was inspected by the service dealer who indicated the electronic control module for the air bag failed. When the manufacturer was notified, the contact was referred back to the service dealer, who offered to discount for the repair.

Filed Jul 8, 2006 · Airbags · 58,160 miles · GA

My s80-t6 air bag came on for no reason at all. After taking it to the dealer, they confirmed an internal fault with SRS control module. This module controls the air bag system for the entire vehicle.