2010 Volvo S80 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Volvo S80, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“My wife and I have been dealing with orange low level oil light coming on between oil changes, in my 2010 Volvo S80, for a couple of years now. On occasion, the red light has appeared as well if I don't add oil for my wife. There is obviously an oil consumption issue that neither my dealer nor corporate have been helpful with resolving. I have had the oil consumption test , but frankly I am tired of the run around because I live too far to keep having to prove that there is a problem and being told by the service person that it is within spec. This is a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694336, filed 2015-03, 48,000 miles“The warning, charging failure service urgent is displayed the service engine light comes on. Several mechanics have not be able to repair. The front passenger seat belt is not stable to fasten properly. The TMPS has yet another warning, inoperable”
NHTSA complaint #11519501, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify…
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10159079Mar 27, 2018This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
- 10167893Feb 23, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Customer may experience unexpected engine oil consumption, the yellow warning symbol may be lit and the "Engine oil level low" message may be…
- 10088644Oct 19, 2016This is a technical journal: in case of complaint of noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
| 2015 | 3 | 43% |
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volvo S80
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volvo S80
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.
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