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Volvo S80L problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every S80L from 2009 to 2015: 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls across 7 model years.

No owner complaints on file yet.

Volvo S80L
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200910–
201010–
201110–
201210–
201310–
201410–
201510–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Volvo S80L?

No owner complaints on file yet.

How many recalls has the Volvo S80L had?

Across 2009–2015, NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).