The 2016 Volvo S80 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 316,115 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
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…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Volvo S80 as of
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