- The 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.
- The risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Volvo S80 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Volvo S80 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2020 for the front. For comparison, the 2013 has 8 and the 2015 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S80 year, for its age
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Volvo S80 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Volvo S80 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2014 Volvo S80
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I ordered my s80 from autonation volvo irvine april 23, 2013. It was manufactured on july 4, 2013 and I accepted delivery at the volvo facility in gothenburg. I immediately returned the auto to volvo for shipment to the us. I received the car on oct 11. I took the car to autonation for service on oct 9, 2013, feb 11, 2014, july 18, 2014, aug 31, 2015, june 9 and june june 15, 2016. Each time I told the service representative that the car has an intermittent problem of the transmission surging when slowing...
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down at low speeds such as when stopping for a traffic signal.. On june 9 and 15, 2016, I informed the service representative that the problem appears to be similar to the transmission control problem described in nhtsa campaign number 12v317200 dated july 06, 2012 for models manufactured in 2011. I was always told by the service representatives that there is no recall for my 2014 and that they found no indication of the problem. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Volvo S80: every year compared
All S80 years2014 Volvo S80 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo S80 | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2014 Volvo S60 | 25 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Volvo VNL | 8 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Volvo VN | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Volvo S80
Does the 2014 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Volvo S80: front (June 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volvo S80?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Volvo S80 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 15, 2016 and the latest on June 15, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Volvo S80 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 97 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo S80 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo S80 years have the most complaints?
2000 (342), 1999 (210), 2001 (179). See every Volvo S80 year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Volvo S80 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data