Every 2013 Volvo S80 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V378000
Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V378000 →Tires · NHTSA 12V415000
Aug 28, 2012Tires:Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
- Problem
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
- Risk
- A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Full recall details for 12V415000 →Power Train · NHTSA 12V317000
Jun 7, 2012Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Full recall details for 12V317000 →
2013 Volvo S80 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S80, reporting 4 injuries. Volvo has issued at least 264 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine2
- Structure2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Suspension1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (132)
- Electrical System (77)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (42)
- Wheels (19)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (12)
- Unknown Or Other (11)
Read Volvo S80 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S80. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“THE CHROME FOIL DECORATION ON THE STEERING WHEEL TRIM IS DELAMINATING, CAUSING A SHARP EDGE WHERE THE FOIL HAS PULLED AWAY FROM THE PLASTIC SUBSTRATE. THIS IS HAPPENING AT THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHERE THE HANDS COME IN CONTACT WITH IT.”
2013 VOLVO S80Apr 15, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10508326
“My drivers side door latch will no longer open from the inside or the outside. I have to climb across to the passenger side and go out the opposite door.”
2013 VOLVO S80Jan 17, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11565928
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR ANTI-TAMPERING DEVICE WAS FAULTY, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE READING INDICATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE "ANTI-TAMPER SWITCH FOR RADIATOR.”
2013 VOLVO S80Dec 13, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11161194
“SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN AN OPEN RURAL AREA WITHOUT ANY SORT OF OUTSIDE FORCE.”
2013 VOLVO S80Oct 14, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11140258
“ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON IN MY VOLVO. I WENT TO AN AUTO SHOP AND THE SCAN READ "FAULTY RADIATOR ANTI-TAMPER DEVICE. I THEN RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT VOLVO HAD A RECALL (TJ27910) THE 2013 S80 WAS EFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.”
2013 VOLVO S80Oct 11, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11139601
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