{"id":"2016_volvo_s80","make":"Volvo","make_slug":"volvo","model":"S80","model_slug":"s80","year":2016,"url":"/volvo/s80/2016/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":36289,"model":"S80 FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":37,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":308,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","recalls":[{"campaign":"20V378000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT","mfr":"Volvo Car USA LLC","reported":"2020-06-30","owner_notified":"2020-12-10","units":308260,"summary":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.  The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.","consequence":"An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats.  The recall began December 10, 2020.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10029","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"15V555000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC","reported":"2015-09-02","owner_notified":"2015-10-26","units":7855,"summary":"Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015.  In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.","consequence":"If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge.  The recall began on October 26, 2015.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com.  Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R39574","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":84,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":6,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",3],["Unspecified",1],["Wheels",1],["Fuel System, Gasoline",1],["Electrical System",1]],"by_year":{"2019":1,"2021":1,"2022":2,"2023":1,"2024":1},"excerpts":[["2024-07-23","Engine","I have a 2016Volvo S80. this is my 7th Volvo I have owned. 4 Months ago my car stalled in the middle of ther road. I had no power with the gas petal. Truck behind me trird not to hit me and our sides touched scapping my car and passenger mirrow. The police offier did not charge either of us. I thought I had bad gas?? T\u2026"],["2023-02-08","Electrical System","The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2016 Volvo S80. The contact stated that the engine auto Start/Stop function was not operating as needed and the vehicle had a delay to start automatically upon releasing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent m\u2026"],["2022-08-05","Engine","A warning light came on stating that the oil pressure was low and that the car needed to immediately be stopped. No previous warning lights have ever come on in this vehicle. It was towed to Kenny Jones auto and they stated that there was half a quart of oil in the engine. *This car has an electronic oil gauge (no manu\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":29,"ncap":null,"complaints":6},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}