Volvo S80 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo S80, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Sep 30, 2021Fire risk2001–2009 Volvo S60, 2001–2006 Volvo S80 — Air Bags
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.
21V766000 · 259K units · Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Nov 4, 2020Crash risk2001–2003 Volvo S60, 2001–2003 Volvo S80 — Air Bags
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.
20V681000 · 54K units · Volvo Car USA LLC
- Jun 30, 2020Crash risk2011–2018 Volvo S60, 2016–2018 Volvo S60CC, 2014–2020 Volvo S60L and 7 other models — Seat Belts
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.
20V378000 · 308K units · Volvo Car USA LLC
- Sep 2, 2015Crash risk2016 Volvo S60, 2016 Volvo S80, 2016 Volvo V60 and 2 other models — Electrical System
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.
15V555000 · 8K units · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
- Aug 21, 2013Crash risk2014 Volvo S60, 2015 Volvo S80, 2014 Volvo XC60 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
13V377000 · 8K units · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
- Aug 28, 2012Crash risk2013 Volvo S80, 2013 Volvo XC70 — Tires
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."
12V415000 · 286 units · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
- Jul 6, 2012Crash risk2011–2013 Volvo S80 — Power Train
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.
12V317000 · 1K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Feb 28, 2012Crash risk2012 Volvo S60, 2012 Volvo S80, 2012 Volvo XC60 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
12V075000 · 33K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jul 26, 2011Crash risk2007 Volvo S80 — Steering
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.
11V378000 · 8K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 17, 2010Crash risk2011 Volvo S60, 2011 Volvo S80, 2011 Volvo XC60 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
10V579000 · 6K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 8, 2010Fire risk2007–2010 Volvo C30, 2006–2010 Volvo C70, 2004–2010 Volvo S40 and 6 other models — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
10V566000 · 416 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Oct 13, 2010Crash risk2010–2011 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo V70, 2011 Volvo XC60 and 1 other model — Air Bags
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.
10V489000 · 10K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jul 22, 2010Safety2007–2010 Volvo S80 — Tires
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.
10V335000 · 4K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Dec 18, 2009Fire risk2001–2004 Volvo S60, 2001–2005 Volvo S80, 2001–2004 Volvo V70 and 2 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
09V483000 · 159K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Sep 1, 2009Crash risk2008–2010 Volvo S80, 2010 Volvo XC60, 2009–2010 Volvo XC70 — Electrical System
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.
09V343000 · 12K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jun 12, 2009Crash risk2008–2009 Volvo S80, 2008–2009 Volvo V70, 2008–2009 Volvo XC70 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
09V218000 · 18K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Apr 29, 2009Crash risk2007–2008 Volvo S80, 2008 Volvo XC70 — Electrical System
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.
09V139000 · 12K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- May 6, 2008Crash risk2008 Volvo S80, 2008 Volvo XC90 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
08V206000 · 102 units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 15, 2006Safety1999–2002 Volvo C70, 1999–2002 Volvo C70 Convertible, 2001–2002 Volvo S60 and 5 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
06V441000 · 170K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Oct 3, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Volvo S60, 2005–2006 Volvo S80, 2005–2006 Volvo V70 — Equipment
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.
06V375000 · 20K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Nov 17, 2005Fire risk2005 Volvo S80, 2005 Volvo XC90 — Electrical System
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.
05V529000 · 10K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Sep 13, 2004Fire risk2001 Volvo S60, 1999–2001 Volvo S80, 2000–2001 Volvo V70 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
04V451000 · 150K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Jan 16, 2004Crash risk2004 Volvo S60, 2004 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo V70 — Steering
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.
04V029000 · 30K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Aug 1, 2003Safety2001–2004 Volvo S40, 2001–2003 Volvo S60, 2003 Volvo S80 and 3 other models — Equipment
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.
03V284000 · 220K units · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Apr 7, 2002Fire risk1999 Volvo S80 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOLING FANS COULD BE INADEQUATE IN A HOT CLIMATE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED.
02V096000 · 26K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Mar 26, 2001Crash risk2001 Volvo S80, 2001 Volvo V70 — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND WAGONS. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
01V100000 · 3K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Aug 24, 2000Safety1999–2000 Volvo S80 — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
00V238000 · 49K units · VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.