Does the 1999 Volvo S80 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Volvo S80 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Volvo S80?

199 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Volvo S80 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Volvo S80. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Volvo S80 recalls, newest first

March 29, 2007NHTSA 07E02300013,128 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 2006NHTSA 06V441000170,099 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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 limp home modes.
Consequence: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.
Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on December 29, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 13, 2004NHTSA 04V451000149,799 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A fire in the engine compartment could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on November 29, 2004. Customers should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2002NHTSA 02V09600025,876 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: On some passenger vehicles, certain electric cooling fans could be inadequate in a hot climate. Under certain circumstances, excessive heat could be generated.
Consequence: Should this occur, the engine cooling fan components could overheat and cause the melting of electrical connections and adjacent components, increasing the likelihood of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan. Owner notification began April 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 24, 2000NHTSA 00V23800049,488 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
Consequence: This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front ball joints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 199 complaints about the 1999 Volvo S80 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Vehicle speed control49
Fuel system29
Electrical system25
Service brakes19
Engine and engine cooling17

Other Volvo S80 years

Other 1999 Volvo models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)

All of 1999’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1999 Volvo S80 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Volvo S80 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Volvo S80?: 199 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.