2016 Volvo S80 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Wheels (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (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:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2015-09-02 · campaign 15V555000 · 7,855 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (320)
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
2024-07-23 · Engine“i have a 2016volvo s80. this is my 7th volvo i have owned. 4 months ago my car stalled in the middle of ther road. i had no power with the gas petal. truck behind me trird not to hit me and our sides touched scapping my car and passenger mirrow. the police offier did not charge either of us. i thought i had bad gas?? took into my mechanic who only …”
2023-02-08 · Engine“the contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2016 volvo s80. the contact stated that the engine auto start/stop function was not operating as needed and the vehicle had a delay to start automatically upon releasing the brake pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown repa…”
2022-08-05 · Engine“a warning light came on stating that the oil pressure was low and that the car needed to immediately be stopped. no previous warning lights have ever come on in this vehicle. it was towed to kenny jones auto and they stated that there was half a quart of oil in the engine. *this car has an electronic oil gauge (no manual "dip stick") which had fa…”
2022-06-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 volvo s80. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over safely to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. the contact also stated whenever the fuel tank was below half tank, the vehicle would stall ina…”
2021-08-20 · Wheels“i have now had to replace 4 cracked rims on my s80. (first 1/9/1991, second 2/18/21, third 4/28/21 and fourth 8/19/21). prat number 30758060-5 aluminium rim s 71. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? as the air leak out of the tire the car became unsafe to drive. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or inde…”
2019-02-27 · Unknown Or Other · 69,600 mi“while driving alone in the rain from spotsylvania, va to clemson, sc to attend my daughter's nursing white coat ceremony, our 2016 s80 sunroof exploded and shattered on i-85 south near kannapolis, nc for no reason. the time of incident was around 11:15am. it had been raining and traffic was stop and go on i-85 with speeds about 30-35mph when th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.