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Volvo S80Model year report

2009 Volvo S80 Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Volvo S80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volvo S80. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by wheels (4) and tires (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 15% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 239 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Wheels complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “My car is extremely clean and well taken care of. But just like every single Volvo S80, specifically the v8 model there is a rust hole in the subframe. This is because Volvo put the exhaust too close to the subframe and the heat from the v8 eats away the paint and causes it to rust.”

NHTSA complaint #11361376, filed 2020-09, 100,000 miles

Wheels: “One of the nice safety features on this vehicle is the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which detects under-inflated tires. Driving on under-inflated tires can affect a vehicle's handling and stopping ability resulting in a crash. Last week my pregnant wife was driving the car (daughter in the back seat) on a busy highway when all of a sudden the TPMS light came on and stated, tire needs air now. So my wife got off the busy highway and called Volvo roadside service for a tire change, as the left front tire was completely flat. …”

NHTSA complaint #10507205, filed 2013-04, 51,000 miles

Tires: “Valve stem locking nut corroded on left front wheel and separated from stem. The stem actually fell inside the wheel causing a blow out. No injuries, but this could have been serious at highway speeds. The defect happened at 45 months, and 51,000 miles. Subsequently all stems and sensors had to be replaced prior to 48 months. Per the tire dealer and grudgingly by Volvo, this is fairly common for that vintage of stem and sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10510891, filed 2013-05, 51,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v343000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 6/8/15”

NHTSA complaint #10701092, filed 2015-03, 54,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

15% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–108%10–258%25–5038%50–7515%75–10015%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2012201532017202020222025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Volvo S80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S80 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152318$3,700
S80 AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152218$3,700
S80 FWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162520$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Volvo S80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 239 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 239 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo S80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016659,8002—29—Not enough data
2015736,0002—29—Not enough data
2013851,0003—22—Not enough data
2012851,2823—23—Not enough data
2011525,0004—22—Not enough data
20102747,9005—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20091670,0005—20—Falling
20082667,2507—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072490,0005—19—Falling
20061260,5003—22—Not enough data
200515102,0005—22—Falling
20045099,0004—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20032650,7535—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200242104,4454—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200116463,2947—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200031878,0004—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199919981,6564—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo S80 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volvo S80 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Volvo S80 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by wheels with 4.

Has the 2009 Volvo S80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Volvo S80 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Volvo S80 (S80 FWD, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 16 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Volvo S80 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,000 and 100,000 miles; 15% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.