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2015 Volvo S80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2015 Volvo S80, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
7
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–29
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2015 Volvo S80

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 20V378000 Reported 308,260 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Car USA LLC

    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…

    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…

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 13V377000 Reported 7,767 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

    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. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight…

    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.

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2015 Volvo S80 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 S8”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2024 · Lane departure

“Car has 110000 miles on it and is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, car has been maintained to Volvo specifications it's entire life. This is excessive oil consumption. Oil level low warning cone”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2022 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2015 Volvo S80 (S80 AWD, S80 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–29 mpg
City / Highway19–25 / 28–36
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Automatic (S8)

Compare Volvo S80 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S80 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Volvo S804199
2000 Volvo S804318
2001 Volvo S807164
2002 Volvo S80442
2003 Volvo S80526
2004 Volvo S80450
2005 Volvo S80515
2006 Volvo S80312
2007 Volvo S80524
2008 Volvo S80726
2009 Volvo S80516
2010 Volvo S80527
2011 Volvo S8045
2012 Volvo S8038
2013 Volvo S8038
2014 Volvo S8011
2015 Volvo S8027
2016 Volvo S8026

Checking a specific 2015 Volvo S80

How do I know if my 2015 Volvo S80 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Volvo S80; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V377000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.