Midsize car
2015 Volvo S80: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
12
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
29 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,034
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
Recalls
Seat Belts › FrontJun 30, 2020 · campaign 20V378000
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
Electrical SystemAug 21, 2013 · campaign 13V377000
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
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Other years of the Volvo S80
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Volvo S80 have?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (3), driver-assist & stability (2), transmission & drivetrain (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S80 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volvo S80 get?
Up to 29 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.