NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2016

Volvo S80 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns and 954 owner complaints for the Volvo S80, covering model years 1999 to 2016. The 2000 model year drew the most complaints (318), and Vehicle Speed Control is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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27 recall campaigns on file
954 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
18 model years with data (1999–2016)

most complaints: 2000 (318 for that model year)
top component: Vehicle Speed Control (227 complaints)
latest recall 21V766000 (reported Sep 30, 2021)

45 complaints reporting a crash (4.7%)
22 complaints reporting a fire (2.3%)
25 complaints reporting an injury (2.6%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo S80 complaints by model year

18 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2000 model year has the most complaints: 318 of 954, or 33.3%. Next come 1999 (199) and 2001 (164). The fewest are for 2014, with 1 complaint.

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Volvo S80 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Volvo S80 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1999	199	6	6	3
2000	318	16	8	8
2001	164	7	2	2
2002	42	1	2	0
2003	26	1	1	2
2004	50	4	0	2
2005	15	1	2	0
2006	12	1	0	0
2007	24	0	0	0
2008	26	4	0	2
2009	16	0	0	0
2010	27	1	0	1
2011	5	1	1	1
2012	8	1	0	1
2013	8	0	0	2
2014	1	0	0	0
2015	7	1	0	1
2016	6	0	0	0
All model years	954	45	22	25

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo S80 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often, in 227 complaints (23.8% of all 954), followed by Electrical System (165) and Engine and Engine Cooling (143).

Components named most often in Volvo S80 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Volvo S80 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Vehicle Speed Control	227	23.8%
Electrical System	165	17.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling	143	15.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline	92	9.6%
Power Train	83	8.7%
Suspension	80	8.4%
Steering	53	5.6%
Air Bags	52	5.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	51	5.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	43	4.5%
Unknown or Other	39	4.1%
Engine	37	3.9%
Visibility	36	3.8%
Structure	35	3.7%
Exterior Lighting	26	2.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo S80 recalls

27 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name S80, newest first. The 27 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2016. The 2001 and 2008 model years appear in the most campaigns (7 each).

27 recall campaigns

Volvo S80 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s										1999: 4 campaigns
2000s	2000: 4 campaigns	2001: 7 campaigns	2002: 4 campaigns	2003: 5 campaigns	2004: 4 campaigns	2005: 5 campaigns	2006: 3 campaigns	2007: 5 campaigns	2008: 7 campaigns	2009: 5 campaigns
2010s	2010: 5 campaigns	2011: 4 campaigns	2012: 3 campaigns	2013: 3 campaigns	2014: 1 campaign	2015: 2 campaigns	2016: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 21V766000
Reported Sep 30, 2021
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2001–2006
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. 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.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 20V681000
Reported Nov 4, 2020
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2001–2003
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2003 S80 and S60 vehicles sold or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The driver side frontal air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the passage compartment, when the driver side air bag is deployed.
Consequence:
Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10058.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Reported Jun 30, 2020
Seat Belts › Front
Model years 2007–2016
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 15V555000
Reported Sep 2, 2015
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Model year 2016
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. 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.
Consequence:
If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 13V377000
Reported Aug 21, 2013
Electrical System
Model year 2015
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
Consequence:
Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V415000
Reported Aug 28, 2012
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Model year 2013
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. 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. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Consequence:
A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Remedy:
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V317000
Reported Jul 6, 2012
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Model years 2011–2013
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V075000
Reported Feb 28, 2012
Electrical System › Wiring
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. In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. As a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect.
Consequence:
In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury. Also, the lap belt pretensioner may not deploy.
Remedy:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the seat wire harness. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 11V378000
Reported Jul 26, 2011
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections
Model year 2007
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 S80 passenger cars manufactured from March 8, 2006, through May 16, 2007. The power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The power steering return hose may burst at the steering gear due to the increased pressure, resulting in a loss of power steering fluid.
Consequence:
The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 10V579000
Reported Nov 17, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling
Model year 2011
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

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NHTSA campaign 10V566000
Reported Nov 8, 2010
Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
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.
Consequence:
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy:
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the PCB. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 10V489000
Reported Oct 13, 2010
Air Bags › Frontal
Model years 2010–2011
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 10V335000
Reported Jul 22, 2010
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
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 and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) software has an incorrect trigger level.
Consequence:
These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the vehicles with a new tire and loading information label, owner's manual label and TPMS software. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 27, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 09V483000
Reported Dec 18, 2009
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
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, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and the U.S. territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Consequence:
If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 15, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 09V343000
Reported Sep 1, 2009
Electrical System › Software
Model years 2008–2010
Volvo is recalling MY 2008-2010 S80, model year 2009-2010 XC70 and model year 2010 XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.
Consequence:
If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Remedy:
Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 09V218000
Reported Jun 12, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Model years 2008–2009
Volvo is recalling 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, and XC70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (FCM). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Consequence:
This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 09V139000
Reported Apr 29, 2009
Electrical System › Software
Model years 2007–2008
Volvo is recalling 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 and V70 vehicles. The diagnostic software in the central electronic module (cem) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on.
Consequence:
Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the cem and upgrade the software free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, or customercare@volvoforlife.com.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 08V206000
Reported May 6, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model year 2008
Volvo is recalling 102 MY 2008 XC90 and S80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.
Consequence:
The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 06V441000
Reported Nov 15, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 1999–2001
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 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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 06V375000
Reported Oct 3, 2006
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Consequence:
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 05V529000
Reported Nov 17, 2005
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid
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. If this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.
Consequence:
Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. If the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. An electrical short could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. The recall began on January 31, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V451000
Reported Sep 13, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Model years 1999–2001
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.
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 04V029000
Reported Jan 16, 2004
Steering › Linkages
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. Under certain driving conditions, the steering may become less responsive and the driver may experience steering wheel play.
Consequence:
This driving condition could eventually lead to separation between the front control arm and the spindle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new type of nut. Owner notification began on February 16, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 03V284000
Reported Aug 1, 2003
Equipment › Other › Labels
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 certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy:
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a Volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on December 19, 2003. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 02V096000
Reported Apr 7, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Model year 1999
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 01V100000
Reported Mar 26, 2001
Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
Model year 2001
Vehicle description: sedans and wagons. The rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the anchorage bolts and tighten to the correct torque level. Owner notification began May 7, 2001. 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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 00V238000
Reported Aug 24, 2000
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
Model years 1999–2000
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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo S80 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo S80, covering model years 1999 to 2016. The most recent, 21V766000, was reported on September 30, 2021 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2001 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (7 each).

Which Volvo S80 model year has the most complaints?

The 2000 model year, with 318 of the 954 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 1999 (199) and 2001 (164). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo S80 complaint?

Vehicle Speed Control is the component named most often: 227 complaints, or 23.8% of all 954. Electrical System (165) and Engine and Engine Cooling (143) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo S80?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo S80 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 954 complaints, 45 report a crash, 22 a fire, 25 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints
Volvo 850 1995–2000 · 4 recalls · 413 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Volvo S80 complaints by model year

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Volvo S80 recalls

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Seat Belts › Front

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Electrical System

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Electrical System › Wiring

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

Engine and Engine Cooling

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System)

Air Bags › Frontal

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Electrical System › Software

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Electrical System › Software

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

Vehicle Speed Control

Equipment › Other › Labels

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Steering › Linkages

Equipment › Other › Labels

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

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