2011 Volvo S80

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

• 20V378000 2020-06-30

  Recall 20V378000

  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…

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 12V317000 2012-07-06

  Recall 12V317000

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 10V579000 2010-11-17

  Recall 10V579000

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2011

Showing 3 of 4 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 28 records exist for the Volvo S80 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

• 11032678 2026-04-23

  35526.1.8

  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.

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 11032671 2026-04-07

  37809.1.1

  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" section

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 11027173 2025-12-06

  19245

  This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.

  Recorded model years: 2011

Showing 3 of 261 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 678 records exist for the Volvo S80 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.

See all model years Go to the Volvo S80 page

A further 2 records exist for the Volvo S80 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

• 2020298 2020-06-30

  Transport Canada recall 2020298

  Multiple source assertions are recorded for this identifier. Consult the official record for configuration-specific detail.

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 2012202 2012-07-05

  Transport Canada recall 2012202

  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 which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Transmission Control Module.

  Recorded model years: 2011

• 2010416 2010-11-18

  Transport Canada recall 2010416

  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 engine idle speed may drop resulting in a sudden engine stall without any prior warning. Engine stalling could, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions and driver's reactions, increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing…

  Recorded model years: 2011

Showing 3 of 4 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 22 records exist for the Volvo S80 where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

5 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

• reports mentioning a crash 1
• reports mentioning a fire 1
• reported injuries 2

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

• Air bags (restraint system)2 (25.0%)Official recall records for this system: 7, covering model years 2001–2012.
• Electrical system2 (25.0%)Official recall records for this system: 11, covering model years 1999–2016.
• Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)2 (25.0%)Official recall records for this system: 2, covering model years 2011–2013.
• Engine1 (12.5%)Official recall records for this system: 6, covering model years 2008–2011.
• Seats1 (12.5%)

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 954 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.