The 2003 Volvo S60 has two recalls, both involving the driver's airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
The underlying issue is propellant inside the inflator that degrades over time when exposed to heat and humidity. One of these recalls specifically applies to vehicles currently or previously registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several others across the South. Owners in those regions may face a higher level of risk due to the climate conditions that accelerate the degradation.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may explode when deployed due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver side frontal air bag inflator can rupture during deployment, releasing metal fragments into the passenger compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver side air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
