NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Volvo S80 Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Volvo S80 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Volvo S80. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Volvo S80 owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S80, describing incidents dated March 15, 2013 to January 16, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Engine 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Together, the 8 complaints on file report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11565928 · Filed
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…
ODI #11447902 · Filed
The top of the windshield is leaking water. Windshield is coming loose.
ODI #11161194 · Filed
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…
Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant
NHTSA #20V378000 · Seat Belts — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported June 30, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC
Potentially affected: 308,260 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10029 · Owners notified December 10, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System/FMVSS 138
NHTSA #12V415000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 2012 · Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Potentially affected: 286 vehicles
Volvo campaign 256 · Owners notified October 12, 2012
Defect description
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 from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Volvo's safety recall number is 256.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
NHTSA #12V317000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported July 6, 2012 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Potentially affected: 1,469 vehicles
Volvo campaign 255 · Owners notified August 10, 2012
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN DECREASED ENGINE RPMS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
THE VOLVO RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 255.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Volvo S80 model years
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