Volvo S80 recalls and problems
26 recalls and 755 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
26
Complaints
755
Crashes reported
39
Fires reported
16
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Volvo S80 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 S80 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 S80 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 S80 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 S80 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 S80 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 S80 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 S80 | 5 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 S80 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 S80 | 7 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 S80 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 S80 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 S80 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 S80 | 4 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 S80 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 S80 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 S80 | 7 | 164 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 S80 | 4 | 318 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo S80 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 174 | |
| Electrical System | 130 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 113 | |
| Power Train | 73 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 67 | |
| Suspension | 58 | |
| Air Bags | 42 | |
| Steering | 37 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 37 | |
| Unknown or Other | 34 |
All Volvo S80 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-766 | Sep 30, 2021 | 2001–2006 | Air Bags | Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. |
| 20V-681 | Nov 4, 2020 | 2001–2003 | Air Bags | Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina… |
| 20V-378 | Jun 30, 2020 | 2007–2016 | Seat Belts | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… |
| 15V-555 | Sep 2, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System | Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. |
| 13V-377 | Aug 21, 2013 | 2015 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. |
| 12V-415 | Aug 28, 2012 | 2013 | Tires | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. |
| 12V-317 | Jul 6, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Power Train | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 s80 vehicles. |
| 12V-075 | Feb 28, 2012 | 2012 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 s60, xc60, s80 and xc70 vehicles manufactured from may 16, 2011, through october 6, 2011. |
| 11V-378 | Jul 26, 2011 | 2007 | Steering | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 s80 passenger cars manufactured from march 8, 2006, through may 16, 2007. |
| 10V-579 | Nov 17, 2010 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, s80, s60, xc70 and xc60 vehicles. |
| 10V-566 | Nov 8, 2010 | 2000–2010 | Equipment | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. |
| 10V-489 | Oct 13, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Air Bags | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. |
| 10V-335 | Jul 22, 2010 | 2007–2010 | Tires | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 s80 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 09V-483 | Dec 18, 2009 | 2001–2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida… |
| 09V-343 | Sep 1, 2009 | 2008–2010 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. |
| 09V-218 | Jun 12, 2009 | 2008–2009 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. |
| 09V-139 | Apr 29, 2009 | 2007–2008 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling 12,303 my 2007-2008 s80 and v70 vehicles. |
| 08V-206 | May 6, 2008 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. |
| 06V-441 | Nov 15, 2006 | 2000–2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of… |
| 06V-375 | Oct 3, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Equipment | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-529 | Nov 17, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. |
| 04V-451 | Sep 13, 2004 | 2000–2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. |
| 04V-029 | Jan 16, 2004 | 2004 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial tension. |
| 03V-284 | Aug 1, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-100 | Mar 26, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. |
| 00V-238 | Aug 24, 2000 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo S80?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Volvo S80 has the most reports (318). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo S80 have?
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Volvo S80 model years 2000–2016.
What are the most common Volvo S80 problems?
Owners report vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.