The Lemon IndexVolvo S80 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2016 Volvo S80, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 27
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2021 · model years 2001–2006
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 high temperature cycling.
259,383 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V766000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2001–2003
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
54,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V681000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2007–2016
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.
308,260 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V378000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2015 · model year 2016
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.
7,855 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V555000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2013 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.
7,767 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V377000
- Tires · recall issued Aug 2012 · model year 2013
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 over 25 mph.
286 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V415000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2012 · model years 2011–2013
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES.
1,469 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V317000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2012 · model year 2012
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S60, XC60, S80 AND XC70 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 16, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011.
32,552 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V075000
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- Steering · recall issued Jul 2011 · model year 2007
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 S80 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2006, THROUGH MAY 16, 2007.
8,406 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V378000
- Engine · recall issued Nov 2010 · model year 2011
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, S80, S60, XC70 AND XC60 VEHICLES.
6,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V579000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2010 · model years 2000–2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
416 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V566000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2010 · model years 2010–2011
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES.
9,746 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V489000
- Tires · recall issued Jul 2010 · model years 2007–2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL…
3,635 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V335000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2009 · model years 2001–2005
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEOR…
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2009 · model years 2008–2010
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES.
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2009 · model years 2008–2009
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2007–2008
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES.
- Engine · recall issued May 2008 · model year 2008
VOLVO IS RECALLING 102 MY 2008 XC90 AND S80 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2000–2006
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 EQUI…
- Speed control · recall issued Nov 2006 · model years 2000–2001
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 …
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, THE B+TERMINAL MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID.
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2004 · model years 2000–2001
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.
- Steering · recall issued Jan 2004 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION.
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2003 · model year 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTA…
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS.
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your S80?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volvo S80 have?
27 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2016, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 76.
Which Volvo S80 year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 8 campaigns. 2008: 7, 2005: 6, 2003: 6.
What are most Volvo S80 recalls about?
Electrical: 6 of the 27 campaigns. Then engine (4) and airbags (3).
What is the newest Volvo S80 recall?
Airbags, filed Sep 2021 (NHTSA 21V766000): 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 high temperature cycling.
What is the biggest Volvo S80 recall?
NHTSA 20V378000 (seat belts, Jun 2020) covers 308,260 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Volvo S80 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volvo dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volvo S80: problems and best years · All Volvo recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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