2016 Volvo S80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Volvo S80 ranks as the Best year among 12 model years, with a complaint index of 9 and only 6 complaints filed with NHTSA. It has 2 recalls covering seat belts and electrical fuses, but no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 S80 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 25 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Volvo S80 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Cracked aluminum wheel rims led to slow air leaks, requiring repeated rim replacements.
- At highway speed the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine light on, especially when the fuel tank dropped below half full.
- A low oil pressure warning appeared with the electronic oil gauge showing incorrect readings, despite the engine actually being low on oil.
- The engine auto start/stop system delayed restarting the engine after the brake pedal was released.
2016 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 15V555000Sep 2, 2015Electrical System7,855 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Risk: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
2016 Volvo S80 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 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.
2016 compared with other S80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Volvo S80 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 S80 ranks Best among the 12 model years covered, with a complaint index of 9, the lowest of any S80 year listed.
- What problems does the 2016 Volvo S80 have?
- Owners most often reported engine issues, accounting for 3 of the 6 complaints (50%), including oil pressure warnings and gauge failures. Fuel system stalling, electrical start/stop delays, and cracked wheel rims were also reported.
- Does the 2016 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
- Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for seat belt anchor cables and one for an electrical starter motor fuse. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Volvo S80 should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2008 (100), 2010 (91), and 2013 (82) rank worst among S80 years and carry Avoid verdicts, unlike the 2016 model.
- How much does the 2016 Volvo S80 cost to fuel?
- EPA rates the 2016 S80 at 29 mpg combined (25 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250.