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All cars · Volvo S80 · 2014

2014 Volvo S80. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain100%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 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.

Manufacturer communications 250

Volvo filed 250 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This is a Technical Journal: rough shift at N to D or down coast from 5 to 4 then follow service
  • VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : The Volvo Replacement…
  • This is a Technical Journal: Rough shifts, 5-4, Neutral Control, N-D TF80SC/SD Due to internal…

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
StandardStandardOptional

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
2011–2–Airbags
2012–1–Tires
2013–3–Body structure
2014–1–Transmission & drivetrain
2015–3–Engine
2016–1––

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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