Vehicle recall 12V317000 · July 6, 2012
2011-2013 Volvo S80
A software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 S80 vehicles. A software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.
- Consequence
- This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software to the transmission control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
- Notes
- The Volvo recall campaign number is 255.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V317000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 2012
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 255
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,469
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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