Volvo S80 years to avoid
The Volvo S80 years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2014 is the cleanest year on record.
1,320
Total complaints
28
Recall campaigns
1999–2016
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S80 years to avoid
Every S80 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo S80 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S80 years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2014.
What is the best year for the Volvo S80?
By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S80 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo S80 have?
Across all model years, the S80 has 28 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,320 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.