MYRModel Year Report

2011 Volvo S80

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2011 Volvo S80
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:47:21.388Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo S80 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1999: 199 complaints 1999 2000: 318 complaints 2001: 164 complaints 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 26 complaints 2004: 50 complaints 2005: 15 complaints 2005 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2011: 5 complaints 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 1 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 6 complaints 2016
2011: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
1999199
2000318
2001164
200242
200326
200450
200515
200612
200724
200825
200916
201027
20115
20128
20138
20141
20157
20166

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STABILIZATION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE AND VEHICLE LOSS POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210310

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, I BEGAN TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. THERE WAS NO ENGINE NOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIT UP ON THE DASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130521

SEATS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.

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DRIVER SEAT BELTS HAS FAULTY HOOKS. SEAT BELT POPPED OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO QUICK BRAKE TO AVOID BEING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. THE SUDDEN STOP CAUSED MY SEAT TO SHIFT POSITION. I TRIED TO MOVE SEAT BACK INTO POSITION IT DID MOVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210210

ENGINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STABILIZATION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STARTED FLASHING. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE AND VEHICLE LOSS POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210310

AIR BAGS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN A PRECEDING VEHICLE REVERSED AND ABRUPTLY CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121015

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20101020 — air bags

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 CONNECTO

Remedy: 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 CONTAC

Campaign 10V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101213 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ECM AND TCM WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMER

Campaign 10V579000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120810 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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

Campaign 12V317000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V489000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V579000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V317000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Volvo S80 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo S80?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo S80 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.