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Volvo S80Model year report

2013 Volvo S80 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Volvo S80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volvo S80. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and body and structure (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 264 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Engine: “About 6 weeks ago the check engine light went on in my Volvo. I went to an auto shop and the scan read faulty radiator anti-tamper device. I then researched the problem and found that Volvo had a recall (tj27910) the 2013 S80 was effected by this recall. I called the dealer and my car was supposedly not on the recall list even though I had the same issue. Volvo would not honor the recall and stated that I would have to have the car re-scanned and the software issue would be reset at my cost. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139601, filed 2018-10, 51,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The chrome trim on our console has peeled back very slightly and has a very sharp edge it has cut our hands multiple times and has took out chunks of our skin it is very painful and unnessary we have had the car brand new a dealer demo since december 2013 we are very unhappy because we have been loyal Volvo customers since 2005 we hope Volvo will recall these vehicles and fix them appropriately because volvos are not cheap cars and we love are car execpt the fact our hands are getting severely cut”

NHTSA complaint #10764736, filed 2015-09, 25,000 miles

Body and structure: “My drivers side door latch will no longer open from the inside or the outside. I have to climb across to the passenger side and go out the opposite door. I am reporting this because this vehicle is part of the volvo P3 platform which includes the S60, and they had a huge recall to replace all the door latch mechanisms for this exact reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11565928, filed 2024-01

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2013 Volvo S80. The contact stated that upon driving over unlevelled ground, the vehicle swayed several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where various repairs were completed but a permanent repair was unable to be provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10937600, filed 2016-12

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 57,000 miles.

0%0–1020%10–2520%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013201520162018320222024
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 2013 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 automatic182521$3,200
S80 FWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,050

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 2013 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. 264 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 264 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 2013 Volvo S80 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volvo S80 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Volvo S80 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2013 Volvo S80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Volvo S80 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Volvo S80 (S80 FWD, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Volvo S80 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 57,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.