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Volvo S80Model year report

2010 Volvo S80 Problems

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,900miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Volvo S80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2010 Volvo S80. The part named most often is visibility, with 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and body and structure (4). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 249 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Wheels (2), Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the front windshield bonding detached causing separation of the windshields and water leaking into the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11307638, filed 2020-02, 124,000 miles

Air bags: “Srs (supplemental restraint system) airbag failure urgent message came on. I took vehicle to the dealership for repair. The diagnosis was a faulty (r) front passenger seat belt assembly, which was replaced. Several days later the fault message returned. Dealership checked codes and indicated it was the same exact part. I had the previous owner's service history for the car and discovered this problem had occurred 6 months prior to me purchasing the vehicle and another dealership had already replaced the same seatbelt assembly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10514811, filed 2013-06, 47,900 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2010 Volvo S80. The contact stated that there was condensation inside the vehicle. Additionally, the contact's daughter informed the contact that there was mold on the front passenger's side seat belt. The contact stated that there was mold on the lower seal near the front passenger's side door jam. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected. The dealer informed the contact that the upper part of the windshield was detaching on the passenger's and driver's sides. …”

NHTSA complaint #11665865, filed 2025-06, 89,500 miles

Electrical system: “The air bag warning randomly popped up on my screen. They will not deploy if I get into a wreck. Non working air bag. I also have issues that come and go with the electrical component. Sometimes my door won't open, sometimes my seats won't move, and my license plate light is out due to something electrical. My gas tank spits gas back at me and makes weird noises sometimes.”

NHTSA complaint #11540556, filed 2023-08

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,700 and 89,500 miles.

20%0–1013%10–2527%25–507%50–757%75–10027%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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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 2010 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 automatic162419$3,550
S80 AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152218$3,700
S80 FWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200

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 2010 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. 249 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 249 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 2010 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2010 Volvo S80 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Volvo S80 is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2010 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 2010 Volvo S80 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Volvo S80 (S80 FWD, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Volvo S80 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,900 miles and the middle half falls between 13,700 and 89,500 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.