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SeatsPart report

2009 Volvo S80 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
43,764miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Volvo S80, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,764 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the driver seat began to crack and peel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The seat was replaced but the failure recurred one year later. The contact called the dealer and they informed him that they wanted to dye the seat. The contact notified the manufacturer but they advised that there was nothing further they could do to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Volvo stated it was normal wear and tear. Updated 10/04/12 updated 10/05/12”

NHTSA complaint #10464337, filed 2012-07, 43,764 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012113%
2011120%
200916%
200212%
200021%
199921%

Other parts of the 2009 Volvo S80

Body and structure
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Volvo S80

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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