repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2010 Volvo S80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2010 Volvo S80, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volvo S80 has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Visibility/wiper
4Structure
4Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Electrical system
2Wheels
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
2Vehicle speed control
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 Volvo S80 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
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,…
no report yet
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SAFETY STANDARDS.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other S80 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S80 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Volvo S80 safety ratings
2010 Volvo S80 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What S80 owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Leaking windshield. Notice Glass loose from top of windshield.Water leaking down into car on passenger and driver side. Floors soak and wet. Unable to drive in rain car smells due to wet floors. This windshield never was changed, it is the original. This is a Safety issue. This should be a recall.…
The stock oem windshield has come away from the body. This a common on-going issue with p3 volvos. My car leaks water into the cabin. It is dangerous not having a windshield glued down to the body.
There is a leak or gap at the top of the windshield allowing water to get into the car. Most notable when there is a heavy rain and the car sits overnight. Then what happens is that the water that gets in either fills up in the interior dome light areas or splashes out onto the gear shifter…
Own a 2010 S80?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.