2011 Volvo S80 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Volvo S80, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving between 35 to 40 miles per hour for approximately 5 minutes, I began to smell something burning. There was no engine nor temperature indicator lit up on the dash. Assuming it was from a passing vehicle, I continued to drive for 1 to 2 minutes. Then looking in the rear view mirror, I could see black smoke coming from the trunk. Upon opening the trunk, the car burst into flames. The fire seems to have started in wiring located in the trunk then proceeded through to the speaker in the back seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512996, filed 2013-05, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Volvo S80. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to switch gears. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system failed and needed to be restarted. In addition, the battery cable was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 40% |
| 2010 | 3 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 25% |
| 2005 | 4 | 27% |
| 2004 | 5 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 15% |
| 2002 | 4 | 10% |
| 2001 | 39 | 24% |
| 2000 | 54 | 17% |
| 1999 | 35 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volvo S80
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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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