KnownCarProblems2010 Volvo S80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Volvo S80, most often about the visibility and wipers (19% of complaints). It is 5th of 17 S80 model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2010 Volvo S80 problems
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 19%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 aware of the failure. The…
Air bags
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: frontal.
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 and a passenger…
"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 was the same exact…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact's daughter informed the contact that there was mold on the front passenger's side seat belt. The contact stated that there was mold on the lower seal near the front passenger's side door jam.…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%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.
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 of the failure, but no…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: rim, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, both front and rear passenger side tires exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the front and rear passenger side rims were bent and causing the tires to blow. The contact stated he had…
Tps tire pressure sensor complete failure, total loss of air pressure in right front tire. Unit fell into the tire, northern states salt corrosion. Continental part #pa66 gf30 OEM part for ford motor company.
Engine
3 complaints · 11%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 corporate have been…
Electrical
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Volvo S80 recalls
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable GPS device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (GPS) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicles with a new tire and loading information label, owner's manual label and TPMS software. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 27, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or [email protected] .
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 s80 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure and the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) software has an incorrect trigger level.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full defect summary
Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. Under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Volvo S80
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo S80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (5 complaints); air bags (4 complaints); body and structure (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo S80 have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 30, 2020 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Volvo S80?
- It is 5th of 17 S80 model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.