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2010 Volvo S80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 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: 27
Latest campaign: Jun 30, 2020

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Jun 30, 2020	20V378000
Equipment	1	Nov 8, 2010	10V566000
Air bags	1	Oct 13, 2010	10V489000
Tires	1	Jul 22, 2010	10V335000
Electrical system	1	Sep 1, 2009	09V343000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 30, 2020Latest campaign


Jun 30, 202020V378000	Seat belts: front An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000 What's wrong 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. Filed under S80, S80l Campaign NHTSA 20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
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. Filed under S80 Campaign NHTSA 10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
Oct 13, 201010V489000	Air bags: frontal IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 10V489000 What's wrong VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 S80, XC70, MODEL YEAR 2011 XC60 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 V70 VEHICLES. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL A METAL SHIM IN THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. Filed under S80 Campaign NHTSA 10V489000 · Oct 13, 2010
Jul 22, 201010V335000	Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V335000 What's wrong VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 S80 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND A PAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAIN INCORRECT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SOFTWARE HAS AN INCORRECT TRIGGER LEVEL. Risk THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS. Remedy DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE VEHICLES WITH A NEW TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, OWNER'S MANUAL LABEL AND TPMS SOFTWARE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM . Filed under S80 Campaign NHTSA 10V335000 · Jul 22, 2010
Sep 1, 200909V343000	Electrical system: software IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V343000 What's wrong VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL. Risk IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. Remedy DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALER'S INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. Filed under S80 Campaign NHTSA 09V343000 · Sep 1, 2009

Merged from NHTSA model names: S80, S80l. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component27

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

27Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	5	19	0	0
Structure	4	15	0	0
Air bags	4	15	1	2
Engine	3	11	0	0
Electrical system	3	11	0	0
Unknown or other	2	7	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	7	0	0
Wheels	2	7	0	0
Power train	2	7	0	0
Service brakes	2	7	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	7	0	0
Suspension	1	4	0	0
Tires	1	4	0	0
Seat belts	1	4	0	0
Hydraulic	1	4	0	0

3 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

Engine
“Car would not crank, got fuel system replaced. Week later after being parked, while driving car cut off on highway. Mechanic has vehicle and has determined the issue is Central Electronic Module.”
Filed 01/15/2026 · ODI 11711155
Electrical system
“On [XXX] I was driving from Opelika, AL to Birmingham, AL. About 20 miles from home while driving on [XXX] in the left lane, my car would not accelerate.”
Filed 01/15/2026 · ODI 11711169
Structure
“The contact owns a 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the vehicle.”
Filed 06/09/2025 · ODI 11665865

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2010 Volvo S80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo S80. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Volvo S80?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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Recall summary by component5

Safety recalls5

Seat belts: front

Equipment: electrical navigational system(global positioning system)

Air bags: frontal

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Electrical system: software