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2013 Volvo S80 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S80 over 14 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S80 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front, Tire pressure monitoring, and Transmission control module.

2012 Volvo S80
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Complaints

8

Per year

1

Recalls

3

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Structure (2) and Suspension (1). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 S80 has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Volvo S80. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall seat belts, front 2020-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2012-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 12V415000
Summary Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy Volvo will notify owners and dealers will reprogram the vehicle's TPMS. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2012-07-06 · NHTSA campaign 12V317000
Summary VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING.
Remedy VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Engine
2
Structure
2
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120131201512016320181202212024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My drivers side door latch will no longer open from the inside or the outside. I have to climb across to the passenger side and go out the opposite door. I am reporting this because this vehicle is part of the volvo…"
    Structure · filed 2024-01-17
  • "The top of the windshield is leaking water. Windshield is coming loose."
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2022-01-18
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2018-12-13
  • "SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN AN OPEN RURAL AREA WITHOUT ANY SORT OF OUTSIDE FORCE."
    Unknown or other · filed 2018-10-14
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2018-10-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Volvo S80 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2013 Volvo S80 4 DR FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
S80 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
S80 front-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

Second generation (final years), 2012–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) , 7.2 qt capacity
Tire size 225/50R17, 245/40R18 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-378 covers certain 2007-2016 S80 vehicles (shared with V70/XC70 and other Volvo models): the front seat-belt anchor cable can fail; dealers replace the cable for both front seats. Recall 12V-075 covers certain 2012 S80 built May–October 2011 where the under-seat wire harness may not be secured, risking improper air-bag or belt function. Recall 13V-377 covers certain 2014 S80 with keyless ignition where CEM software can affect headlamps or turn signals; dealers upgrade CEM software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Volvo S80 reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo S80 over 14 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S80 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front, Tire pressure monitoring, and Transmission control module.

What are common problems with a 2013 Volvo S80?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Structure (2) and Suspension (1). Those filings include 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Volvo S80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 S80 has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 1 complaint, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Volvo S80 been recalled?

The 2013 Volvo S80 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Volvo S80?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2013 Volvo S80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Volvo S80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volvo S80 is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Volvo S80 use?

0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) With filter, about 7.2 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo S80?

Published US specs commonly list front 225/50R17, 245/40R18 (trim-dependent) and rear 225/50R17, 245/40R18 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo S80?

Recall 20V-378 covers certain 2007-2016 S80 vehicles (shared with V70/XC70 and other Volvo models): the front seat-belt anchor cable can fail; dealers replace the cable for both front seats. Recall 12V-075 covers certain 2012 S80 built May–October 2011 where the under-seat wire harness may not be secured, risking improper air-bag or belt function. Recall 13V-377 covers certain 2014 S80 with keyless ignition where CEM software can affect headlamps or turn signals; dealers upgrade CEM software.