2015 Volvo S80 recalls and problems

The 2015 Volvo S80 has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Volvo S80 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Volvo S80 recalls

Recall 20V-378: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA LLC

Problem: 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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Recall 13V-377: Electrical System

Reported Aug 21, 2013 · 7,767 vehicles affected · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.

Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

2015 Volvo S80 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Power Train	2
Unknown or Other	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Wheels	1
Air Bags	1
Lane Departure	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

Most reported parts

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Volvo S80 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Lane Departure · reported Feb 12, 2024

Most concerning: Front driver door latch quit working while driving leaving door to swing open during traffic. This is a known issue that led to recalls of other Volvo models (2011 - 2017), but the S80 was excluded. It was a terrifying ordeal that has now happened twice (during freezing conditions here in Colorado). Less concerning to me but a problem: The blindspot monitoring system malfunctions and keeps on blinking even when there's nothing in the blindspot - which betrays the reason it exists.

Engine · reported Oct 2, 2022

Car has 110000 miles on it and is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, car has been maintained to Volvo specifications it's entire life. This is excessive oil consumption. Oil level low warning cones in every 1000 miles and a quart is needed to satisfy it

Air Bags · at 77,000 miles · reported Jun 15, 2021

The contact owned a 2015 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed three deer crossing the highway. The contact could not brake the vehicle in time and as a result, the vehicle crashed into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injures sustained. The vehicle was drivable and the contact drove the vehicle back to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the air bags may or may not engage in…

Engine · at 56,000 miles · reported Oct 7, 2020

My car has the start/stop function. It has a button to manually deactivate the start/stop system but it has to be pushed every time the car is restarted. My husband was driving the car a couple of weeks ago and decided to stop at a convenience store to get a pepsi. He parked in a parking space. He didn't realize that he hadn't pressed the deactivation switch and when he parked the car, it shut off. He'd been driving in a lot of traffic and didn't realize the start/stop had stopped the engine. He thought he'd turned the car off. Well, he opened the door and when he took his foot off the brake…

Wheels · reported Oct 16, 2018

2015 volvo s80. Consumer writes in regard to front end malfunctions, recurring issues with rim,tire and alignment. The consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Volvo S80 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volvo S80: 20V-378 (seat belts), 13V-377 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volvo S80?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.