2015 Volvo S80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2015 Volvo S80 ranks 9th worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 27 and a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 2 recalls for this year, well below the worst S80 years like 2008 (complaint index 100).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 27/100
- #9 of 12 S80 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22 city / 32 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2015 Volvo S80 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (43%)
- Other2 (29%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (29%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Lane Departure1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine revved unexpectedly high while stopped at a stop sign and the car tried to surge forward before stalling out.
- Some owners report excessive oil consumption, needing a quart added roughly every 1,000 miles.
- The transmission allowed the vehicle to roll forward on its own after the driver exited the car.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a collision with deer at 55 mph.
- Front end problems recurred with the rim, tire, and alignment.
- A driver door latch reportedly failed while the vehicle was moving, letting the door swing open in traffic.
2015 Volvo S80 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 13V377000Aug 21, 2013Electrical System7,767 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Risk: Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2015 Volvo S80 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other S80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Volvo S80 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 S80 ranks 9th out of 12 model years with a complaint index of 27, earning a Good verdict relative to other S80 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo S80?
- NHTSA complaints show Engine issues as the top problem area, making up 43% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain issues at 29%.
- Does the 2015 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 S80: one for a seat belt anchor cable replacement and one for a Central Electronic Module software upgrade affecting keyless ignition.
- What year Volvo S80 should I avoid?
- Among S80 years, 2008, 2010, and 2013 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 91, and 82 respectively, all higher than the 2015 model's index of 27.
- How many complaints does the 2015 Volvo S80 have?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2015 S80, along with 1 crash, 1 injury, and 0 fires reported.