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2013 Volvo S80 Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Volvo S80's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 25% of all its complaints, most recently on December 13, 2018. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

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 annapolis, 333 buschs frontage rd, annapolis, md 21409, (410) 349-8800) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer stated the same thing as the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000. *Tt*jb

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11161194
Engine & cooling

About 6 weeks ago the check engine light went on in my volvo. I went to an auto shop and the scan read "faulty radiator anti-tamper device." I then researched the problem and found that volvo had a recall (tj27910) the 2013 s80 was effected by this recall. I called the dealer and my car was supposedly not on the recall list even though I had the same issue. Volvo would not honor the recall and stated that I would have to have the car re-scanned and the software issue would be reset at my cost. According to volvo...

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even though my car has the issue as the same models with the recall since my vin doesn't match up I am liable for the cost. According to the dealer, and the volvo customer service it is impossible that volvo made an error by not including my car. I am hoping you can assist in encouraging volvo to take responsibility. Thank you.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11139601

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