NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 Volvo S80 FWD; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — front. Owners filed 27 complaints, most often about visibility/wiper. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Seat belts — FrontCampaign 20V378000 · 30 Jun 2020
Problem: 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 over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: 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.
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.
Air bags — FrontalCampaign 10V489000 · 13 Oct 2010
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. There may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 s80 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the tire and loading information label and a page in the owner's manual contain incorrect maximum permissible inflation pressure and the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) software has an incorrect trigger level.
Risk: These vehicles do not meet the required safety standards.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicles with a new tire and loading information label, owner's manual label and tpms software. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 27, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com .
Electrical system — SoftwareCampaign 09V343000 · 01 Sep 2009
Problem: 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 central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). This missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. The driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. In some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners complain about
Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Visibility/wiper5 · 19%
Structure4 · 15%
Air bags4 · 15%
Electrical system3 · 11%
Engine3 · 11%
Wheels2 · 7%
Vehicle speed control2 · 7%
Service brakes2 · 7%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, both front and rear passenger side tires exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the front and rear passenger side rims were bent and causing the tires to blow. The contact stated he had…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volvo s80. The contact stated that while stopping at an intersection and trying to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not move. Once the vehicle was started, it suddenly stalled again halfway through the intersection; the engine revved but the vehicle would not move. The…
Driving on city street at about 30-35 mph. As i approached intersection i took foot off accelerator pedal and stepped on brake pedal to slow down and stop at intersection. As i stepped on brake pedal, i could hear engine start accelerating and car wouldn't stop. I noticed tach reading between 4 and 5. Although engine…
The sub frame located near the front exhaust has premature rust and corrosion to the point there are holes in the frame.
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.