Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Volvo S80
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Volvo S80 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V378000 Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V317000 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V579000 TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V489000 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 5 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Volvo S80 has an average reliability rating. Key concerns include recalls for the transmission control module, seat belts, and airbag systems. These recalls, coupled with a moderate number of owner complaints concentrated in the electrical system and powertrain, indicate areas of potential concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| seat belts | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$450 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections and replacements
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level checks
- Suspension system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Seatbelt latch issues
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Volvo S80 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.