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2014 Volvo S80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2014 Volvo S80 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other S80 years?

S80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted442 complaints1999: 288 complaints2000: 442 complaints2001: 218 complaints2002: 59 complaints2003: 30 complaints2004: 63 complaints2005: 26 complaints2006: 22 complaints2007: 32 complaints2008: 37 complaints2009: 20 complaints2010: 36 complaints2011: 8 complaints2012: 11 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 12 complaints2016: 7 complaints
S80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Volvo S80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2014 Volvo S80 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V378000Seat BeltsJune 30, 2020 · 308,260 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I ORDERED MY S80 FROM AUTONATION VOLVO IRVINE APRIL 23, 2013. IT WAS MANUFACTURED ON JULY 4, 2013 AND I ACCEPTED DELIVERY AT THE VOLVO FACILITY IN GOTHENBURG. I IMMEDIATELY RETURNED THE AUTO TO VOLVO FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US. I RECEIVED THE CAR ON OCT 11. I TOOK THE CAR TO AUTONATION FOR SERVICE ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 8, 2014

2014 Volvo S80 — common questions

Is the 2014 Volvo S80 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Volvo S80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Volvo S80. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volvo S80 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the S80 years to avoid are 2000, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2002. The cleanest record among S80 years belongs to 2014.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.