Volvo S80 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 30, 2020
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Issue: On certain vehicles, the flexible steel cable that attaches the seat belt to the outside of the front seats may weaken over time. As a result, the seat belt could detach. Sa
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo V70, Volvo Xc60, Volvo V60, Volvo S60
Volvo S80 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 2, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles with an automatic stop-start function, in certain stop and go driving situations, the starter motor fuse may become overloaded (blown fuse). This could lead to
Also affects: Volvo V60, Volvo S60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo Xc60
Volvo S80 — Other
High risk
Aug 26, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with Keyless Ignition, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may not perform as intended. When starting the engine, the amber coloured warning light in t
Also affects: Volvo S60, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 5, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, when driving, an error in the automatic transmission control system could cause the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion wh
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Airbag
High risk
Feb 28, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the wire harness under the driver and/or passenger seat may not have been properly affixed to the seat frame during vehicle assembly. As such, the harness may
Also affects: Volvo S60, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Steering
High risk
Jul 25, 2011
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed (pinched or kinked) during vehicle assembly. This could increase pressure in the powe
Volvo S80 — Engine
High risk
Nov 18, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the engine and transmission software calibration is too sensitive. When the driver brakes during city driving, and/or releases the accelerator pedal, the engin
Also affects: Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo S60
Volvo S80 — Accessories
High risk
Nov 8, 2010
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used
Also affects: Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo S60, Volvo V50
Volvo S80 — Airbag
High risk
Oct 13, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, there may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). If this condition occurs, t
Also affects: Volvo V70, Volvo Xc60, Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 8, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, 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
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo Xc60
Volvo S80 — Engine
High risk
Jun 10, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). Depending on conditions, the driver may experience
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo V70
Volvo S80 — Electrical
High risk
Apr 23, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the diagnostic software in the Central Electronic Module (CEM) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this occurs, the windshield wi
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Engine
High risk
May 2, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may have been inadvertently assembled with incorrect engine mount bolts. The longer bolts do not provide adequate clamping force to the bracket. In the worst case,
Also affects: Volvo Xc90
Volvo S80 — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2006
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, a combination of throttle position sensor (TPS) irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration, may cause a warning lamp to
Also affects: Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S70, Volvo V70, Volvo V70xc
Volvo S80 — Label
High risk
Sep 27, 2006
Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110. The Tire and Loading Information Label contains incorrect tire inflation pressure value. If the vehicle is equip
Also affects: Volvo S60, Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Electrical
High risk
Nov 17, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable may wear against the starter solenoid. The resulting chafe damage could develop into an electrical short. This can be noticed in dif
Also affects: Volvo Xc90, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 14, 2004
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the electric cooling fan may overheat, potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. Correction: Dealers will repla
Also affects: Volvo S60, Volvo V70, Volvo V70xc, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Suspension
High risk
Jan 19, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms may not have been manufactured within the agreed specifications and as a result the stud and nut that secure the control arm to th
Also affects: Volvo S60, Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Other
High risk
Sep 12, 2003
Model years: 2003, 2004
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210.2. The symbol indicating the presence of a lower universal anchorage system, and a reproduction of this symbol were omitted from the o
Also affects: Volvo Xc70, Volvo V70, Volvo S40, Volvo V40, Volvo Xc90
Volvo S80 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 5, 2002
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles the electric cooling fan can overheat in a hot climate. Correction: Dealers will replace the cooling fan with a modified design.
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 10, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belt anchorage bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, anchorage bolts will
Also affects: Volvo V70, Volvo 1-800-663-8255
Volvo S80 — Suspension
High risk
Sep 14, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the ball joint, between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, may experience increased play which could affect durability and performance. This
Also affects: Volvo 1-800-663-8255