2016 Volvo S80 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Volvo S80.

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Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Volvo S80 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Volvo S80.

Engine Problems
3
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Fires
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Electrical Faults
1
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Fires
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
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Fires
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Wheel Issues
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Recalls for 2016 Volvo S80

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~316,115 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.

15V555000Wiring & Fuses
~7,855 affected

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.

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2016 Volvo S80 — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Volvo S80 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Volvo S80 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Volvo S80?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 316,115 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 2016 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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