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Volvo S80

2009–2013 only

80 classified complaints 8 recalls

2009–2013 Volvo S80 models have 80 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 34,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo S80 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2013

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 34,000 miles. 27.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 124,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 7 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

TPMS sensors and warnings · Wheels and tires 5 complaints

Median onset: 31,071 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$430 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 5 complaints

Median onset: 111,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full Volvo S80 report for every year and full specs/safety data.