Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Volvo S80 has 5 recalls, 16 complaints.
5
Recalls
16
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V378000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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, 2014-2...
10V566000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY O...
09V343000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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 CE...
10V335000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ...
09V218000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VOLVO IS RECALLING 17,614 MY 2008-2009 S80, V70, AND XC70 VEHICLES. THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR IN TH...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Volvo S80 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlight system malfunctioned. It is available for inspection upon request. The low beam fail... |
| May 2, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | For the last several years I’ve been complaining about my TPMS ALWAYS reflecting a “Low Tire Pressur... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | LANE DEPARTURE | At night, when a direct strong light (headlight) from behind shines on the car, the BLIS system stop... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminat... |
| Apr 9, 2021 | STRUCTURE | SEVERE SUBFRAME RUST DUE TO THE EXHAUST ON VOLVO S80 V8 BEING TOO CLOSE AND MELTING THE PAINT OFF. C... |
| Sep 27, 2020 | STRUCTURE | MY CAR IS EXTREMELY CLEAN AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. BUT JUST LIKE EVERY SINGLE VOLVO S80, SPECIFICALLY... |
| May 14, 2019 | STRUCTURE | ENGINE SUBFRAME CROSSBAR IS RUSTING OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A TIRE ROT... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THE SUBFRAME/ENGINE CRADLE HAS A LARGE ROT HOLE WHICH IS INCREASING IN SIZE AT A HIGH RATE. THE CAR ... |
| Feb 3, 2017 | WHEELS | ALUMINUM NUTS ON THE VALVE STEMS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATE AND FALL APART CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT WH... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING FAN FAILED AND THE ENGINE... |
| Mar 2, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH,... |
| Oct 8, 2014 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED E... |
| Mar 27, 2013 | WHEELS | DURING THE SPRING OF 2013, MY 2009 CPO VOLVO S80 EXPERIENCED TWO FLAT TIRES WITHIN ONE WEEK DUE TO F... |
| Mar 19, 2013 | TIRES,WHEELS | ONE OF THE NICE SAFETY FEATURES ON THIS VEHICLE IS THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), WHICH... |
| Feb 8, 2013 | TIRES,WHEELS | VALVE STEM LOCKING NUT CORRODED ON LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND SEPARATED FROM STEM. THE STEM ACTUALLY FELL... |
| Jun 24, 2012 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BEGAN TO CRACK AND PE... |