Airbag maintenance and servicing

Contact an authorized Volvo workshop if there is any indication of faults or damage to the airbags or other safety systems.

Any servicing or repairs of the airbags and related safety systems must be performed by authorized service technicians.1 Never attempt to alter or repair any part of the vehicle's safety systems yourself. Incorrectly performed repairs can lead to malfunctions and serious injury. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop when your vehicle needs servicing or repairs.

 Warning

Vehicle modifications and airbags

Modifications to the vehicle risk affecting airbags and other safety systems. Carefully read the section about vehicle modifications, and contact Volvo2 if you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way3, such as when accommodating a disability.

Airbags and water damage

If the vehicle has been flooded or the interior has been exposed to excessive amounts of water, there may be water damage affecting the safety systems. This can lead to unintentional airbag deployment and cause injury.
  • Do not use the vehicle if you suspect it has water damage.
  • Contact Volvo Assistance for recovery support.

 Note

A warning appears in the instrument panel if the vehicle detects any airbag faults. Immediately contact an authorized Volvo workshop if this happens.

Airbag fault warning
Red SRS warning symbol
  1. 1 Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo workshop for any repairs or servicing.
  2. 2 You can find detailed contact information in a separate section in this manual or by contacting Volvo support.
  3. 3 This applies to all parts of the vehicle, but the front seats and all airbag locations are especially necessary to consider.