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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Volvo S80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
342
Latest campaign
Nov 8, 2010

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment1Nov 8, 2010
10V566000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Mar 29, 2007
07E023000
Vehicle speed control1Nov 15, 2006
06V441000
Engine and engine cooling1Sep 13, 2004
04V451000
Suspension1Aug 24, 2000
00V238000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 8, 2010Latest campaign
Nov 8, 201010V566000

Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V566000
What's wrong
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
Mar 29, 200707E023000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07E023000
What's wrong
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Risk
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Campaign
NHTSA 07E023000 · Mar 29, 2007
Nov 15, 200606V441000

Vehicle speed control

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V441000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Risk
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 06V441000 · Nov 15, 2006
Sep 13, 200404V451000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system fan

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V451000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V451000 · Sep 13, 2004
Aug 24, 200000V238000

Suspension: front control arm

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V238000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V238000 · Aug 24, 2000
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Owner complaints by component342

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
342Complaints filed
18Involving a crash
8Involving a fire
15Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Vehicle speed control9728300
Engine and engine cooling7121030
Electrical system5917050
Fuel system4112114
Gasoline3711114
Suspension309200
Service brakes247203
Power train247000
Hydraulic206100
Steering206200
Air bags196705
Visibility154001
Unknown or other93000
Structure72211
Equipment72002

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Vehicle speed control

    “The contact owns a 2000 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently hesitated in responding while depressing the accelerator pedal.”

    Filed 11/18/2022 · ODI 11494075
  • Electrical system

    “Swapped battery at o'reilly's auto parts. All manufacturer safety protocols followed. After swapping out w/new battery: climate control module not working- srs airbag 'service urgent' errors.”

    Filed 08/27/2020 · ODI 11351616
  • Service brakes

    “I want to make you aware of a very serious car accident that my mother had on 9-5-18. She was driving her 2000 volvo s80 when her car began to accelerate on its own. She was not able to control the car.”

    Filed 09/11/2018 · ODI 11128657

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2000 Volvo S80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo S80. The most recent, 10V566000 (reported November 8, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Volvo S80?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 97 complaints out of 342 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Volvo S80?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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