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2012 Volvo S80 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Volvo S80, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.

“The passenger door continues to open at highway speeds. I have the option for doors to lock when car begins to move. The lock remains locked however door opens with interior lights and dashboard warning. I have contacted Volvo to no end... I see a multitude of door opening issues on Volvo forum sites, and mechanic states common problem with Volvo.”

NHTSA complaint #11057458, filed 2017-12, 65,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013225%
2012113%
2010415%
2009425%
2008312%
2007625%
200618%
200212%
200121%
200052%
199963%

Other parts of the 2012 Volvo S80

Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Volvo S80

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology