Volvo S80 problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Volvo S80 (2005–2016).

Complaints: 54
Recalls: 12
Model years: 12
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Volvo S80 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volvo S80 model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2016 S80	5	0	0	2	Engine
2015 S80	4	1	0	2	Engine
2014 S80	0	0	0	1	—
2013 S80	2	0	0	3	Visibility & Wipers
2012 S80	3	1	1	3	Airbags
2011 S80	2	0	0	4	Engine
2010 S80	13	0	0	4	Body & Structure
2009 S80	7	0	0	3	Body & Structure
2008 S80	7	0	0	3	Body & Structure
2007 S80	6	0	0	4	Body & Structure
2006 S80	3	0	0	2	Airbags
2005 S80	2	0	0	2	Airbags

Most common Volvo S80 problem areas (all years)

Body & Structure
15 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
7 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Airbags
6 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
5 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
5 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Volvo S80 received by NHTSA each month.

Volvo S80 recalls

Recall 21V766000Sep 30, 2021259,383 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 20V378000Jun 30, 2020308,260 vehiclesModel years 2007–2016
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 15V555000Sep 2, 20157,855 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recall 13V377000Aug 21, 20137,767 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V415000Aug 28, 2012286 vehiclesModel years 2013
Risk: A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Recall 12V317000Jul 6, 20121,469 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013
Risk: This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 12V075000Feb 28, 201232,552 vehiclesModel years 2012
Risk: In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.
Recall 11V378000Jul 26, 20118,406 vehiclesModel years 2007
Risk: The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V579000Nov 17, 20106,046 vehiclesModel years 2011
Risk: Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V566000Nov 8, 2010416 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Recall 10V489000Oct 13, 20109,746 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Recall 10V335000Jul 22, 20103,635 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.

Other Volvo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology