Volvo S80 2009
Model S80 made in 2009 by Volvo got 8 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 33 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seats, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3 turbo, 4.4 and 3.2.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Turbo | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 15/23/18 | 19.0408/32.1293/23.3148 | Regular | 3419 | MIDSIZE CARS | 30-May-08 |
| 4.4 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 15/22/18 | 18.7027/30.8105/22.7206 | Regular | 3419 | MIDSIZE CARS | 30-May-08 |
| 3.2 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 16/25/20 | 20.5767/35.4373/25.3628 | Regular | 3075 | MIDSIZE CARS | 30-May-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V343000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 03/22/2007 to 07/09/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 11993 | 09/28/2009 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 09/01/2009 | 09/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling my 2008-2010 s80, model year 2009-2010 xc70 and model year 2010 xc60 vehicles. under certain conditions the software within the central electronic module (cem) may not send a signal to the fuel pump electronic module (pem). this missing signal to the pem inhibits the start of the fuel pump. the driver may be able to start the engine in spite of the fuel pump not being activated due to residual pressure in the fuel system. in some cases, the driver may be able to drive the vehicle a short distance at idle but then the engine may stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle stalls in certain conditions, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will download software to the vehicles' cem free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2009. vehicles in dealer's inventory will be repaired prior to delivery. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r215. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V218000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 02/06/2008 to 03/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 17614 | 07/08/2009 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/12/2009 | 06/12/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. the engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. the driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2009. owners may contact volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r214.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V566000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 416 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/08/2010 | 11/16/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An overheated battery could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Volvo: service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Volvo: when there are fuel pressure/guage problems there is a process for determining the fault. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| RTJ-18923 | 07/27/2009 | 10030931 | Volvo: when diagnosing an electrically operated parking brake that will not apply or release or a parking brake module (pbm) that is not responding, attention should be paid to which diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) are set. *p | 12/23/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US20756 | 01/05/2011 | 10037896 | Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
| US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| TJ-23491 | 09/01/2010 | 10034506 | Volvo: wheel speed sensor, sets brake control module (bcm) c003707. warning lights and chimes/anti lock brake system (abs) indication/no indication; anti lock brake system (abs)/does not work or engages unexpectedly; wheels, tires, hubs/u | 11/22/2010 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| RTJ-20858 | 04/15/2009 | 10030288 | Volvo: a knocking noise in the steering. new outer tie rods with improved corrosion resistance were implemented into production on vehicles with speed sensitive steering after the chassis numbers in the header. these parts will also superse | 09/18/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SB-64-230 | 10/27/2010 | 10035124 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| TSB-15636 | 10/27/2010 | 10034706 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty information. had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting | 01/05/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 6453 | 01/24/2012 | 10043546 | Stron whining noise from power steering pump while moving the steering wheel. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-20858 | 04/15/2009 | 10030288 | Volvo: a knocking noise in the steering. new outer tie rods with improved corrosion resistance were implemented into production on vehicles with speed sensitive steering after the chassis numbers in the header. these parts will also superse | 09/18/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| RTJ-17644 | 07/29/2009 | 10032644 | Volvo: front subframe rear bushing, groaning/knocking noise. the noise can occur when turning, accelerating, braking, or in a situation with side loads. models v70 r-design included. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| TJ-25336 | 11/28/2012 | 10047942 | Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. m | 12/10/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. the contact stated that the driver seat began to crack and peel. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the seat was replaced but the failure recurred one year later. the contact called the dealer and they informed him that they wanted to dye the seat. the contact notified the manufacturer but they advised that there was nothing further they could do to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. the contact stated that the driver seat began to crack and peel. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the seat was replaced but the failure recurred one year later. the contact called the dealer and they informed him that they wanted to dye the seat. the contact notified the manufacturer but they advised that there was nothing further they could do to correct the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 volvo s80. the contact stated that the driver seat began to crack and peal. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the seat was replaced and the failure recurred 1 year later. the contact contacted the dealer and they informed that they wanted to dye the seat. the contact notified the manufacturer and they stated that there was nothing else to be done about this problem. the failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/25/2010 | |||
| The contact leased a 2009 volvo 780. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the steering wheel started to be very difficult to steer . the contact started to turn right when it didn't respond and lost control . the roadside assistance was called and they came out and replaced the drag links and then the vehicle was taken to a shop. the shop then replaced all the front steering links, axle alignment, and tires. the dealer was not informed about the failure. the vehicle was repaired.the vin is not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 349468.cv | |||