Reliable Auto DB

2015 Volvo S80 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Volvo S80 has 7 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 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 2 recalls on file, including Front and Electrical system.

2012 Volvo S80
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Complaints

7

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 S80 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Volvo S80. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

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 Electrical system 2013-08-21 · NHTSA campaign 13V377000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Engine
3
Powertrain
2
Air bags
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Speed control
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other, Lane departure, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2024-02-12
  • "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…"
    Engine · filed 2022-10-02
  • "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…"
    Air bags · filed 2021-06-15
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2020-10-07
  • "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…"
    Wheels · filed 2018-10-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Volvo S80 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 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 19 28 22 MPG $2950
S80 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 36 29 MPG $2250

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 2015 Volvo S80 reliable?

The 2015 Volvo S80 has 7 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 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 2 recalls on file, including Front and Electrical system.

What are common problems with a 2015 Volvo S80?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Volvo S80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 S80 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 6 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Volvo S80 been recalled?

The 2015 Volvo S80 has 2 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 2015 Volvo S80?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Volvo S80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo S80 is 25.5 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.