Volvo S80 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
28 recalls found for the Volvo S80 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 954 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo S80 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 Volvo S80 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 Volvo S80 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo S80 | 3 | 8 |
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 5 | 27 |
| 2009 Volvo S80 | 5 | 16 |
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 7 | 26 |
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 5 | 24 |
| 2006 Volvo S80 | 4 | 12 |
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 6 | 15 |
| 2004 Volvo S80 | 5 | 50 |
| 2003 Volvo S80 | 6 | 26 |
| 2002 Volvo S80 | 5 | 42 |
| 2001 Volvo S80 | 8 | 164 |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 5 | 318 |
| 1999 Volvo S80 | 5 | 199 |
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Newest Volvo S80 recalls
- Sep 30, 202121V766000Air bags259,383 vehiclesVolvo S60 and S80
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and…
- Nov 4, 202020V681000Air bags54,124 vehiclesVolvo S60 and S80
The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
- Jun 30, 202020V378000Seat belts308,260 vehiclesVolvo S80, V70 and 8 more models
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…
- Sep 2, 201515V555000Electrical system7,855 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 3 more models
In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
- Aug 21, 201313V377000Electrical system7,767 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
- Aug 28, 201212V415000Tires286 vehiclesVolvo S80 and XC70
A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving…
- Jul 6, 201212V317000Power train1,469 vehicles2011-2013 Volvo S80
A software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.
- Feb 28, 201212V075000Electrical system32,552 vehiclesVolvo S60, S80 and 2 more models
In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame.