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2011 Volvo S80L Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2011 Volvo S80L. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
21–22
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2011 Volvo S80L

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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Volvo S80L. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 Volvo S80 (S80 AWD, S80 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–22 mpg
City / Highway18–19 / 26
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3/3.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Volvo S80L model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S80L model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Volvo S80L10
2010 Volvo S80L10
2011 Volvo S80L10
2012 Volvo S80L10
2013 Volvo S80L10
2014 Volvo S80L10
2015 Volvo S80L10

Checking a specific 2011 Volvo S80L

How do I know if my 2011 Volvo S80L 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Volvo S80L; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 20V378000).

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.