2010 Volvo S80

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Volvo S80 has 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is visibility problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: winsheild leaks inside when it rains across passenger and drivers side.

1 crash report 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

VISIBILITY

5 complaints

14%

• WINSHEILD LEAKS INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS ACROSS PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BONDING DETACHED CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE WINDSHIELDS AND WATER LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWAR
• There is a leak or gap at the top of the windshield allowing water to get into the car. Most notable when there is a heavy rain and the car sits overnight. Then what happens is that the water that gets in either fills up in the interior dome light areas or splashes out onto the gear shifter creati

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WINSHEILD LEAKS INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS ACROSS PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

11%

• WANTED TO PURCHASE A NEW 2010 VOLVO. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CLEAR THE CODE. WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTER AND THERE IS NO FIX AT THIS TIME, VOLVO OF AMERICA WANTED THE DEALERSHIP TO WRAP TAPE AROUND THE CONNECTOR AND JAM IT IN PLACE TO GET RID OF
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DIRVING 30 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A DEER AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH THREE ELECTRICAL POLES AS A RESULT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CONTACT
• "SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) AIRBAG FAILURE URGENT" MESSAGE CAME ON. I TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY (R) FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS REPLACED. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE FAULT MESSAGE RETURNED. DEALERSHIP CHECKED CODES AND INDICATED IT WA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WANTED TO PURCHASE A NEW 2010 VOLVO. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CLEAR THE CODE. WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTER AND THERE IS NO FIX AT THIS TIME, VOLVO OF AMERICA WANTED THE DEALERSHIP TO WRAP TAPE AROUND THE CONNECTOR AND JAM IT IN PLACE TO GET RID OF ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

4 complaints

11%

• The sub frame located near the front exhaust has premature rust and corrosion to the point there are holes in the frame.
• The stock oem windshield has come away from the body. This a common on-going issue with p3 volvos. My car leaks water into the cabin. It is dangerous not having a windshield glued down to the body.
• The exhaust for the car is routed within inches of the subframe which does not have a heat shield. The paint has since deteriorated and large rust holes have formed.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The sub frame located near the front exhaust has premature rust and corrosion to the point there are holes in the frame.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

• 2010 VOLVO S80 TOTAL SYSTEMS FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLVO DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER HAD TURNED OFF THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO FAIL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. TWO OTHER FRIENDS WITH THE SAME MODEL VOLVO REPORT SIMILAR FAILURES. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLVO S80. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOTICED A FUEL ODOR DUE TO A LEAKING FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED
• The air bag warning randomly popped up on my screen. They will not deploy if I get into a wreck. Non working air bag. I also have issues that come and go with the electrical component. Sometimes my door won't open, sometimes my seats won't move, and my license plate light is out due to something ele

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2010 VOLVO S80 TOTAL SYSTEMS FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLVO DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER HAD TURNED OFF THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO FAIL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. TWO OTHER FRIENDS WITH THE SAME MODEL VOLVO REPORT SIMILAR FAILURES. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

• MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ORANGE LOW LEVEL OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGES, IN MY 2010 VOLVO S80, FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. ON OCCASION, THE RED LIGHT HAS APPEARED AS WELL IF I DON'T ADD OIL FOR MY WIFE. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE THAT NEITHER MY DEALER NOR CORP
• The warning, charging failure service urgent is displayed the service engine light comes on. Several mechanics have not be able to repair. The front passenger seat belt is not stable to fasten properly. The TMPS has yet another warning, inoperable
• Car would not crank, got fuel system replaced. Week later after being parked, while driving car cut off on highway. Mechanic has vehicle and has determined the issue is Central Electronic Module. Car is 2010 Volvo S80 with active recall but vin number is not apart of recall while experiencing sam

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ORANGE LOW LEVEL OIL LIGHT COMING ON BETWEEN OIL CHANGES, IN MY 2010 VOLVO S80, FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW. ON OCCASION, THE RED LIGHT HAS APPEARED AS WELL IF I DON'T ADD OIL FOR MY WIFE. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AN OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE THAT NEITHER MY DEALER NOR CORP”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 36 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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VISIBILITY: WINSHEILD LEAKS INSIDE WHEN IT RAINS ACROSS PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: WANTED TO PURCHASE A NEW 2010 VOLVO. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CLEAR THE CODE. WAS TOLD BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTER AND THERE IS NO FIX AT THIS TIME, VOLVO OF AMERICA WANTED THE DEALERSHIP TO WRAP TAPE AROUND THE CONNECTOR AND JAM IT IN PLACE TO GET RID OF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: The sub frame located near the front exhaust has premature rust and corrosion to the point there are holes in the frame.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 2010 VOLVO S80 TOTAL SYSTEMS FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLVO DEALER REPLACED THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER HAD TURNED OFF THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING ALL SYSTEMS TO FAIL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. TWO OTHER FRIENDS WITH THE SAME MODEL VOLVO REPORT SIMILAR FAILURES. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)