- 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
2015 Volvo S80 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the transmission & drivetrain (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2020 for the front. For comparison, the 2014 has 1 and the 2016 has 6.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical S80 year, for its age
#269 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Volvo S80 problems
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2015 Volvo S80 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80
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Most concerning: Front driver door latch quit working while driving leaving door to swing open during traffic. This is a known issue that led to recalls of other Volvo models (2011 - 2017), but the S80 was excluded. It was a terrifying ordeal that has now happened twice (during freezing conditions here in Colorado). Less concerning to me but a problem: The blindspot monitoring system malfunctions and keeps on blinking even when there's nothing in the blindspot - which betrays the reason it exists.
Car has 110000 miles on it and is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, car has been maintained to Volvo specifications it's entire life. This is excessive oil consumption. Oil level low warning cones in every 1000 miles and a quart is needed to satisfy it
The contact owned a 2015 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed three deer crossing the highway. The contact could not brake the vehicle in time and as a result, the vehicle crashed into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injures sustained. The vehicle was drivable and the contact drove the vehicle back to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the air bags may or may not engage in accidents. The failure mileage was 77,000.
My car has the start/stop function. It has a button to manually deactivate the start/stop system but it has to be pushed every time the car is restarted. My husband was driving the car a couple of weeks ago and decided to stop at a convenience store to get a pepsi. He parked in a parking space. He didn't realize that he hadn't pressed the deactivation switch and when he parked the car, it shut off. He'd been driving in a lot of traffic and didn't realize the start/stop had stopped the engine. He thought he'd...
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turned the car off. Well, he opened the door and when he took his foot off the brake pedal the engine restarted and the car lurched forward causing it to jump the concrete parking bumper. Fortunately the only damage it caused was to the plastic belly pan underneath the engine. But someone in a 4x4 pickup had to winch my car backwards to get it off the parking bumper. There should be an option in the car's control center to permanently deactivate the auto start/stop function instead of having to do it manually every time the car is started. All cars with the auto start/stop feature need to have the option available. Volvo told me it can't be done. It's a computer, I'm sure it could be reprogrammed with that option. This is just an accident and lawsuit waiting to happen! It's easy to forget, especially if a person has a lot on his/her mind (and who doesn't these days?)
2015 Volvo s80. Consumer writes in regard to front end malfunctions, recurring issues with rim,tire and alignment. *As the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s80. While stationary the vehicle rolled forward after the contact exited the vehicle. The vehicle almost ran over the contact the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. Updated 02/03/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has a feature that idles the engine causing it to be quiet enough to for the driver to forget the vehicle was on. The consumer released the break pedal and was flipped into the street. The consumer's knee was injured and pants were torn. Updated 12/5/2017*js
While stopped in drive at a stop sign with foot on brake,on corner of city street engine revved very high and car tried to surge forward. Applied brake even harder, put car in neutral and stopped engine. Tried to start up and same thing happened. On third try, engine seemed normal, but "check engine light" was on. Drove 100 yards to home garage and had car flat-bedded to dealer.
Volvo S80: every year compared
All S80 years2015 Volvo S80 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo S80 | 7 | 2 | A | |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 60 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo V60 | 21 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo V60 CC | 21 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo VNL | 5 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo S60CC | 1 | 1 | C | 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 2015 Volvo S80
Does the 2015 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volvo S80: front (June 2020); electrical system (August 2013). 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 2015 Volvo S80?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), transmission & drivetrain (2), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Volvo S80 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 23, 2016 and the latest on February 12, 2024. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Volvo S80 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 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 2015 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