Reliable Auto DB

2016 Volvo S80 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volvo S80 over 11 years — 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 S80 years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front and Fuses and circuit breakers.

2012 Volvo S80
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Complaints

6

Per year

0

Recalls

2

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel system, gasoline (1).

Next to 2015

The 2015 S80 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2016 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, wiring, fuses and circuit breakers 2015-09-02 · NHTSA campaign 15V555000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Engine
3
Electrical system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I have a 2016Volvo S80. this is my 7th Volvo I have owned. 4 Months ago my car stalled in the middle of ther road. I had no power with the gas petal. Truck behind me trird not to hit me and our sides touched scapping my…"
    Engine · filed 2024-07-23
  • "The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2016 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the engine auto Start/Stop function was not operating as needed and the vehicle had a delay to start automatically upon…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2023-02-08
  • "A warning light came on stating that the oil pressure was low and that the car needed to immediately be stopped. No previous warning lights have ever come on in this vehicle. It was towed to Kenny Jones auto and they…"
    Engine · filed 2022-08-05
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over safely to the side of the…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2022-06-29
  • "I have now had to replace 4 cracked rims on my S80. (First 1/9/1991, Second 2/18/21, Third 4/28/21 and Fourth 8/19/21). Prat number 30758060-5 Aluminium Rim S 71. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?…"
    Wheels · filed 2021-08-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 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 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 37 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 2016 Volvo S80 reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volvo S80 over 11 years — 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 S80 years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front and Fuses and circuit breakers.

What are common problems with a 2016 Volvo S80?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel system, gasoline (1).

Is the 2016 Volvo S80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 S80 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2016 Volvo S80 been recalled?

The 2016 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 2016 Volvo S80?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 Volvo S80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Volvo S80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Volvo S80 is 29 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.