NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Volvo S80 AWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #7 for number of recalls.
Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 21V766000 · 30 Sep 2021
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 07E023000 · 29 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during april 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 06V375000 · 03 Oct 2006
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
Risk: A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system3 · 25%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 25%
Vehicle speed control3 · 25%
Seat belts2 · 17%
Suspension2 · 17%
Service brakes2 · 17%
Air bags2 · 17%
Hydraulic1 · 8%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Without preceding event, the electrical systems monitoring the car-check engine lights, gas gauge, vehicle range, tire pressure etc have ceased to function. The car was stationary at the time this occurred.
2006 volvo s80. Consumer states driver seat side seat belt would stick and would not release immediately. *tgw also, the radiator leaked coolant due to a leak. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo s80. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt would fail intermittently. When depressing the release button, the seat belt would not immediately release the contact. The seat belt would release after several attempts. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the…
2006 volvo s80 . Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory vehicle repairs and customer service at dealership. *smd the front brakes, pads and shock absorbers were replaced. Also, the vehicle had air bag problems and it over heated.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.