2013 Volvo S80: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Volvo S80 has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine. Owners most often flag *first generation (p2, ~1998-2006):.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

8
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Volvo S80 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

structure
2
engine
2
visibility/wiper
1
suspension
1

Recalls affecting the 2013 S80

tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Campaign 12V415000

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2013 S80 and XC70 vehicles. A software error within the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will result in the "TPMS Service Required" message appearing after approximately 15 minutes of

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 12V317000

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 S80 VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE ERROR MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DOWNSHIFTING SUCH AS SHIFTING FROM FIFTH TO FOURTH GEAR WHEN COASTING.

seat belts:front

Campaign 20V378000

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 Count

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is divided by generation and is heavily dependent on maintenance history and specific powertrain. For the first-generation S80 (P2 platform, ~1998-2006), owner feedback is largely negative regarding reliability, with the twin-turbo T6 model and its a

  • *First Generation (P2, ~1998-2006):
  • Automatic transmission failure (especially on T6 models) — Very frequent.
  • General high cost of repairs and maintenance — Very frequent.
  • PCV system clogging — Recurrent.
  • Timing belt failure causing catastrophic engine damage — Recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the S80.

Typical used price

Used S80 listings typically run $6,995–$10,990 across 2002 to 2016 model years.

Other S80 model years