The 2013 Volvo S80 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 310,015 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
TIRES12V4150002012-08-28286 affected
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System…
Consequence
A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
POWER TRAIN12V3170002012-07-061,469 affected
Defect
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
2injuries
STRUCTURE
1
2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My drivers side door latch will no longer open from the inside or the outside. I have to climb across to the passenger side and go out the opposite door. I am reporting this because this vehicle is part of the volvo "p3" platform which includes the s60, and they had a huge recall to replace all…”
“The top of the windshield is leaking water. Windshield is coming loose.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volvo s80. The contact stated that the radiator anti-tampering device was faulty, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle overheated. The reading indicated that there was an issue with the "anti-tamper switch for radiator." the dealer (volvo cars…”
“Sunroof exploded while driving down the interstate in an open rural area without any sort of outside force.”
“About 6 weeks ago the check engine light went on in my volvo. I went to an auto shop and the scan read "faulty radiator anti-tamper device." I then researched the problem and found that volvo had a recall (tj27910) the 2013 s80 was effected by this recall. I called the dealer and my car was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volvo s80. The contact stated that upon driving over unlevelled ground, the vehicle swayed several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where various repairs were completed but a permanent repair was unable to be provided. The…”
“The chrome trim on our console has peeled back very slightly and has a very sharp edge it has cut our hands multiple times and has took out chunks of our skin it is very painful and unnessary we have had the car brand new a dealer demo since december 2013 we are very unhappy because we have been…”
“The chrome foil decoration on the steering wheel trim is delaminating, causing a sharp edge where the foil has pulled away from the plastic substrate. This is happening at the outside edge of the steering wheel, where the hands come in contact with it. In the course of driving the car and turning…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Volvo S80 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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