2015 Volvo S80 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:front 2020-06-30 · campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2013-08-21 · campaign 13V377000 · 7,767 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (325)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-11 · 37536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text, only no attachments - if the real time traffic information (rtti) does not work in sensus connect vehicle, follow advice under "service". this technical journal is only valid for vehicles with vdn: vi07 traffic information rtti + tmc p
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
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What owners report
2024-02-12 · Unknown Or Other“most concerning: front driver door latch quit working while driving leaving door to swing open during traffic. this is a known issue that led to recalls of other volvo models (2011 - 2017), but the s80 was excluded. it was a terrifying ordeal that has now happened twice (during freezing conditions here in colorado). less concerning to me but a pro…”
2022-10-02 · Engine“car has 110000 miles on it and is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, car has been maintained to volvo specifications it's entire life. this is excessive oil consumption. oil level low warning cones in every 1000 miles and a quart is needed to satisfy it …”
2021-06-15 · Air Bags · 77,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2015 volvo s80. the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed three deer crossing the highway. the contact could not brake the vehicle in time and as a result, the vehicle crashed into the deer. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injures sustained. the vehicle was drivable a…”
2020-10-07 · Unknown Or Other · 56,000 mi“my car has the start/stop function. it has a button to manually deactivate the start/stop system but it has to be pushed every time the car is restarted. my husband was driving the car a couple of weeks ago and decided to stop at a convenience store to get a pepsi. he parked in a parking space. he didn't realize that he hadn't pressed the deact…”
2018-10-16 · Wheels“2015 volvo s80. consumer writes in regard to front end malfunctions, recurring issues with rim,tire and alignment. *as the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. *js…”
2016-11-01 · Power Train · 12,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s80. while stationary the vehicle rolled forward after the contact exited the vehicle. the vehicle almost ran over the contact the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 12,000. updated 02/03/17*lj the …”
2016-02-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 16,000 mi“while stopped in drive at a stop sign with foot on brake,on corner of city street engine revved very high and car tried to surge forward. applied brake even harder, put car in neutral and stopped engine. tried to start up and same thing happened. on third try, engine seemed normal, but "check engine light" was on. drove 100 yards to home garage…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.