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All cars · Volvo S80 · 2011

2011 Volvo S80. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags100%
Electrical50%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
211100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 20V378000 Jun 2020 Seat Belts / Front

    Defect. 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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 12V317000 Jul 2012 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 10V579000 Nov 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

    Defect. VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES. THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION FOR THE FUEL CUT-OFF FUNCTIONALITY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IS TOO SENSITIVE.

    Risk. SUDDEN ENGINE STALL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.

  • 10V489000 Oct 2010 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

    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.

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Manufacturer communications 261

Volvo filed 261 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Title BLIS fault tracing
  • Technical Journal TITLE : Keyless Drive receiver issues ( short remote control range , key…
  • This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo S80 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Volvo S80 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.0L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2007–2016 Volvo S80, 8.5M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service4337K
Infotainment, battery & electrical5133K
Timing chain & engine1116K
Gauges, lights & wiring1114K
Heat, A/C & blend door483K
Windows, doors & mirrors116K
Transmission & shifter210K
Cooling system16K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2008–3–Airbags
2009–1–Seats
2010–8–Airbags
2011–2–Airbags
2012–1–Tires
2013–3–Body structure
2014–1–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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