2005 Volvo S80 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Volvo S80, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel leak at top of pump under recall, inspection and repair at no cost refused by Volvo. My Volvo S80, 2005 was purchased as a used vehicle in san diego ca from the Volvo dealer about 2 years ago. The fuel leak location was diagnosed by independent shop and they confirmed the pump was under recall. The independent shop recommend taking the car to the local dealer for replacement at no charge under the NHTSA recall notice. When the car was taken to the local dealer no inspection was performed and I was told the recall notice did not apply to my VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501036, filed 2013-03, 102,000 miles“Fuel smell in and around car. Previous recall on cracked fuel pump causing odor was completed by Powell Volvo in 2010. The same defect may have happened recently as the odor was noticed in December 2021 and is now stronger. Volvo may have extended the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11446561, filed 2022-01“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo S80. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions for diagnostic testing. The trouble code detected a failure with the fuel pressure sensor. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10722149, filed 2015-05, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004, S60 2001–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10167728Mar 22, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Washer system layout for identifying leakage points REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 25153 Technical Service…
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10025144Apr 30, 2008Fuel pump control module replacement.
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10024347Jan 17, 2008Installing extra fuel pump feed cable.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 27% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 33% |
| 2004 | 14 | 28% |
| 2003 | 8 | 31% |
| 2002 | 12 | 29% |
| 2001 | 17 | 10% |
| 2000 | 41 | 13% |
| 1999 | 29 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo S80
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo S80
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology