2013 Volvo S80 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Volvo S80.

20122014
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2013 Volvo S80 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Structural Problems

#31 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Volvo S80.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2013 Volvo S80

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~310,015 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

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.

12V415000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~286 affected

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 accumulated driving over 25 mph. The error will prevent the Tire Pressure Monitoring System from warning the driver that a tire needs air. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

12V317000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~1,469 affected

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.

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2013 Volvo S80 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Volvo S80 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Volvo S80 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Volvo S80?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Structural Problems (1 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2013 Volvo S80?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Volvo S80 include 0 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 310,015 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Volvo S80?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo S80 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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