MYRModel Year Report

2015 Volvo S80

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2015 Volvo S80
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:47:23.841Z

Only 7 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 7 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, 2015 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 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2016
2015: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

3 of 7 total reports mention: engine.

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MY CAR HAS THE START/STOP FUNCTION. IT HAS A BUTTON TO MANUALLY DEACTIVATE THE START/STOP SYSTEM BUT IT HAS TO BE PUSHED EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RESTARTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201007

WHILE STOPPED IN DRIVE AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE,ON CORNER OF CITY STREET ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH AND CAR TRIED TO SURGE FORWARD. APPLIED BRAKE EVEN HARDER, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED ENGINE. TRIED TO START UP AND SAME THING HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160223

POWER TRAIN

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLVO S80. WHILE STATIONARY THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AFTER THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161101

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

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2015 VOLVO S80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO FRONT END MALFUNCTIONS, RECURRING ISSUES WITH RIM,TIRE AND ALIGNMENT. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20181016

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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WHILE STOPPED IN DRIVE AT A STOP SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKE,ON CORNER OF CITY STREET ENGINE REVVED VERY HIGH AND CAR TRIED TO SURGE FORWARD. APPLIED BRAKE EVEN HARDER, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED ENGINE. TRIED TO START UP AND SAME THING HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160223

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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Most concerning: Front driver door latch quit working while driving leaving door to swing open during traffic. This is a known issue that led to recalls of other Volvo models (2011 - 2017), but the S80 was excluded.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240212

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131003 — electrical system

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 13V377000 — 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

2015 Volvo S80 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V377000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2015 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 2015 Volvo S80?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S80 have?

2 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.